2007 Carlos Beltran New York Mets Game-Used Alternate Jersey with Steiner and MLB Provenance

Sold For:

$705

Year:

2007

Auction:

2008 Spring

Lot #:

1430

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

New York Mets alternate jersey worn by Carlos Beltran in a historic game against the Atlanta Braves on May 24, 2007 at Turner Field. It was in that game, won by the Braves 2-1, that Braves pitcher John Smoltz recorded his 200th career win. Graded A10 by MEARS. The jersey is accompanied by an LOA from Mets-Steiner Collectibles (The Official Collectibles Company of the New York Mets) and an MLB hologram label (#BB497951, affixed to the tail), both of which affirm its game-used status. The black knit jersey is lettered "New York" across the front and features the number "15" on the left breast and reverse. "Beltran" is lettered on the reverse above the number. All letters and numerals are appliquéd in tricolor tackle twill (blue/white/orange). A New York Mets team patch appears on the left sleeve. A "Majestic 46" label is situated on the left front tail. Located on the interior left seam are a "2007" year tag and an additional tag reading "+2 inch slv." Original and unaltered, the jersey displays light use. Beltran went 2-3 in the Mets 2-1 loss that night, recording two singles and a base on balls. Game-used jerseys with date-specific provenance are extremely rare, especially those worn by significant players. Beltran is considered one of the best all-around outfielders in baseball today. He finished the 2007 season with 33 home runs, 112 RBI, and a .276 average. In nine full seasons, Beltran has averaged 26 home runs and 96 RBI, while maintaining a lifetime .280 batting average. Graded A10 by MEARS (base grade of 5, plus 5 points for provenance). This is one of three Carlos Beltran jerseys and the only Carlos Beltran Mets jersey listed in the MEARS census. It is also the highest-graded example, with no others graded at this level. This is an exceptional modern-day game jersey, with impeccable provenance, worn by one of the game"™s top stars who is also a potential Hall of Fame candidate. LOA from Dave Bushing & Troy Kinunen/MEARS. Reserve $500. Estimate $1,000/$1,500. SOLD FOR $705.00