1996 was A-Rod’s breakout year. He made his first All-Star appearance and finished 2nd in MVP voting with: .358 BA (highest of his career), 141 runs, 215 hits, 54 doubles, 36 HR and 123 RBI. It is a ta Rawlings HEART OF THE HIDE PRO-6BFB-SO, with “A-ROD-3” embroidered on the thumb. HOLDSTER FASTBACK on the heel. Rodriguez has signed the thumb “Alex Rodriguez 96 Game Used”, in black marker, in our opinion rating an 8. This glove is properly marked, presented to us as game-used and in our opinion shows appropriate use. Accompanied by an A-Rod LOA, a JT Sports LOA, as well as a JSA ALOA.