The very home plate Barry Bonds stepped on after hitting his record-breaking 756th home run is officially up for auction—and experts estimate it could fetch over $100,000.
This famous base is included in the action during the San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals game on August 7, 2007, at AT&T Park. That evening, Bonds hit his deep homer off pitcher Mike Bacsik, taking his place at the top of MLB's all-time home run list from Hank Aaron. He would go on to retire at the end of the year with 762 career home runs.
Authenticated and Signed by Barry Bonds
As reported by TMZ Sports, the home plate will not be sold separately. It is being sold as part of a high-end package that also features a signed baseball from the same contest.
Both items feature letters of authenticity that come directly from Barry Bonds himself, verifying their provenance and historical value. Here's what he wrote in the letter:
"This is the actual home plate from the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals MLB game on August 7th, 2007, at AT&T Park, where I hit my 756th career home run in the contest, passing Hank Aaron for sole possession of first place on the all-time MLB home run leaderboard. After the game, this home plate was removed from the park and given to me."
The memorabilia is currently up for auction through SCP Auctions, a reputable venue for high-end sports memorabilia. The current bid stands at $55,000, but that figure is likely to skyrocket before the auction closes Saturday.
Bitter But Memorable Moment In Baseball
While Bonds' achievement is still baseball's greatest record, it's not a controversy-free mark. The now-former San Francisco Giants powerhouse has been linked to the Major League Baseball era of steroids for years.
In 2003, Bonds confessed to unknowingly applying a cream and clear substance provided to him by his trainer, saying he believed it to be flaxseed oil and arthritis balm.
Even under a shroud of doubt, Bonds' on-field performance continues to command attention and ignite debate. His 756th home run is still a milestone in baseball history, the beginning of a new chapter in the sport.
Bidding Closes Soon, So Ready Your Wallet
Collectors wanting to own this historic relic still have time to submit bids. At a best offer of $55,000, the bidding is getting fierce. The auction closes officially this Saturday.
To hard-core baseball fans and memorabilia investors, this is not merely a piece of rubber. Getting a chunk of Bonds' items also means sharing moments with this MLB legend.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Bonds is better than Shohei Ohtani as a hitter. Playing alongside Bonds is enough to show how hard-hitting he is. But Ohtani's edge is longevity. He has more time to showcase his skills in the league.
Speaking of the Japanese superstar, Ohtani's rare 2017 jersey, which he wore during the 2017 Nippon Professional Baseball season, was auctioned last year. It was sold for $65,007.50.
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