Frank Thomas was already a star while still in high school playing three different sports well enough to earn a full scholarship to Auburn University. While in college he excelled in both baseball and football and was signed after graduation by the White Sox where he was brought to the Majors after just 141 games in the Minors. "The Big Hurt" has twice been named the American League's MVP and has played in five All-Star games. This Worth, model WC115, measures 33.75 inches in length and weighs 31.2 ounces. It shows nice game use with ball and cleat marks on the barrel. There is light pine tar on the handle and Thomas has signed the bat in silver. The autograph rates an eight. His jersey number "35" appears on the knob in black marker.