Overcoming a difficult childhood, Strawberry took refuge in sports and excelled at baseball, basketball and football. He was the first overall pick in the 1980 MLB draft and lived up to his potential, taking ROY honors in 1983, being selected for the next eight All-Star Games and winning a world championship. Strawberry's circa-1985/86 Louisville Slugger team-issued bat is 34" in length and features his silver-Sharpie "9-10" signature and "N.L. Rookie of the Year 1983" inscription (slight smudge/streak). EX with dark barrel brands and a uniform number "18" knob notation. Auction LOA from JSA.