Picked this one up at the Texas Ranger's store in the Ball Park in Arlington in 1994 (the season the stadium opened).  The store had many used bats for sale, this one was in the best condition. It doesn't appear to have a handle crack. The barrel is starting to shred/splinter, right on the sweet spot. Probably game used and then went on to batting practice use. Chris James played for Rangers the tail end of 1993 and all of 1994. Check out the photos. See my feedback and buy with confidence.