Bobby Mattick (1915-2004) was a shortstop who played five MLB seasons (1938-1942) with the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds, later becoming a legendary scout and Blue Jays executive.
Playing Career: Debuted May 5, 1938, with Chicago Cubs at age 22. Career-high 128 games in 1940 as Cubs' regular shortstop. Finished with .233 career average, 161 hits, 0 home runs over five seasons. Traded to Cincinnati Reds after 1940 season with Jim Gleeson for Billy Myers.
Post-Playing Legacy: Legendary scout who signed Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, plus Curt Flood, Vada Pinson, Rusty Staub, Don Baylor, and Gary Carter.
Offered is a cracked Louisville Slugger Hillerich & Bradsby 125 game used professional model bat that measures 35” and 34.2 oz. in weight. The bat has been repaired (at the time) with nails. Well worn and used.
The bat derives from the collection of former Major League baseball player and PCL legend, Jigger Statz.
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