Julio Franco played 23 years in the major leagues and hit for a .298 average. When Franco broke in with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1982, Pete Rose was playing first base for the team, Mike Schmidt still had three home run championships to go in his career, and Steve Carlton (who won 23 games in Julio's rookie year) would continue to pitch for six more years. This signed Adirondack model 225A dates from his rookie era in Philly. The ash bat measures 35.0 in. and 35.0 oz., and is PSA Authenticated (1B27857). There are only 13 total Franco bats in the PSA pop report! The bat exhibits outstanding use with a crack on the back barrel and a sliver missing from the top barrel. His number (15) is written on the white Adirondack ring. The bat is signed in silver marker on the front barrel. The PSA Letter of Authenticity is included. For those new to the hobby, PSA is an industry-leading bat authentication service. Your bat's serial number can be searched in the PSA online database and your PSA Letter of Authenticity provides further valuable information on the bat. Having the bat authenticated and/or graded increases its value and makes it much easier to sell the bat in the future. Before purchasing, please examine all pictures and contact us with any questions. We guarantee your satisfaction with every bat we sell. If for whatever reason you are unhappy with your purchase, we offer a 7-day money back guarantee. Shipping is fast and free!