Alex Rodriguez finished second in MVP voting in 1996 finishing with a .358 batting average, 36 home runs, 54 doubles and 123 RBI. Manufacturer: Nike Model Number: C271 Labeling Period: 1996 Length: 33.75 inches Weight: 30.4 ounces Wood: Ash Finish: Black. The bat is uncracked and shows evidence of excellent use. The player number “3” is on a sticker affixed to the knob. Rodriguez signed the barrel of the bat in silver and in our opinion rates an 8. Accompanied by a PSA/DNA LOA grading the bat a GU 8.5 and an ALOA from JSA.