A member of the 600 home run club, Jim Thome was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018. Manufacturer: Louisville Slugger (M9) Model Number: M356 Labeling Period: 2006 Length: 34.5 inches Weight: 34 ounces Wood: Maple Finish: Black. This bat is uncracked and shows evidence of outstanding use. Many prominent ball marks, cleat marks, bat rack streaks and an impression of a weighted batting donut are visible. There is a light coat of pine tar on the handle. The lower handle and knob has been padded and spiral taped. Thome signed the front barrel “To David” in silver marker and in our opinion rates a near 9. Accompanied by a PSA/DNA LOA grading the bat a perfect GU 10 and an ALOA from JSA.