Ivan Calderon Game Used Signed Bat Expos Rawlings Adirondack 33.5” Beckett
Offered is an authentic Iván Calderón game-used Rawlings Adirondack “Big Stick” professional model bat, used during his Montreal Expos career, and later signed by Calderón with a personal inscription. This bat represents a rare surviving game-used example from a respected Major League veteran whose career spanned multiple eras of MLB.
The bat displays strong, legitimate game use, including ball marks, surface abrasions, grain wear, and finish loss consistent with professional in-game action. The wear patterns are clearly concentrated in the barrel and hitting zone, supporting authentic Major League use rather than ceremonial or retail handling.
Bat Details
Brand: Rawlings Adirondack
Model: Big Stick
Length: 33.5 inches
Finish: Natural
Team Attribution: Montreal Expos
Condition: Heavy game use visible throughout
Use: Game used (not a retail or commemorative bat)
Signature & Inscription
Iván Calderón has signed the barrel in blue marker and added a personalized inscription, making this a unique example that combines true game use with period autograph presentation.
Authentication & Provenance
This bat is accompanied by TWO Letters of Authenticity, providing layered provenance:
Beckett Authentication Services – Full Letter of Authenticity
Confirms the authenticity of Iván Calderón’s signature
Notes the inscription
Identifies the bat as part of The Steve Grad Collection
Beckett Certification Number: AE59357
CelebzDirect.com Letter of Authenticity
Issued by Orlando Merced
Confirms the bat as original and authentic
States the bat was part of a personal, private collection
Iván Calderón has signed the barrel in blue marker and added a handwritten personal inscription in Spanish reading:
“Para Orlando de su amigo Iván Calderón”
(Translated: “For Orlando, from his friend Iván Calderón”)
The inscription is a personal dedication to Orlando Merced, former Major League player and the issuer of the accompanying CelebzDirect Letter of Authenticity. This inscription directly aligns with the documented provenance, as the bat is stated to have come from Merced’s personal, private collection, further reinforcing authenticity and chain-of-ownership.
Steve Grad has been a regular cast member on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars since 2013, is the Lead Authenticator at Beckett Authentication, and previously served as Principal/Lead Authenticator at PSA/DNA (2002–2016). Provenance tied to the Steve Grad Collection carries elite hobby credibility.
Player Significance
Iván Calderón (born March 19, 1962 – died December 27, 2003) was a respected Major League outfielder best known for his time with the Montreal Expos, Chicago White Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies. Game-used bats from Calderón are scarce, particularly examples with documented provenance and dual authentication.
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