2019 Gerrit Cole Houston Astros Signed Game-Used World Series Cleats - Direct Player Provenance - MLB Authentication and Photomatched

Sold For:

$2,340

Year:

2019

Auction:

2024 Summer

Lot #:

2546

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Pair of game-used cleats worn during both Game 1 and Game 5 of the 2019 World Series by superstar pitcher Gerrit Cole as a member of the Houston Astros. In addition to being used in two World Series games, the cleats were also worn for five regular season games as well. Each of the cleats (size 13) has been signed by him in silver paint pen with the added inscription of "'19 GU WS." Each of the Nike cleats has a MLB hologram label (#VS058357 and VS058358) affixed to the heal of the cleat. The cleats display moderate wear in accordance with their game usage. Each cleat has a small hologram sticker from Fanatics on the heel (accompanied by COA signed by Gerrit Cole). The cleats are also accompanied by an LOA from Sports Investors Authentication, which has conclusively matched the cleats to those worn by Cole in both Game 1 and Game 5 of 2019 World Series. While wearing these cleats, he pitched 48.2 innings and totaled 71 strikeouts with six victories. A future Hall of Famer who many believe is the best pitcher in baseball today, Cole is a six-time All-Star and was the unanimous winner of the 2023 American League Cy Young award. Total: 2 cleats. Opening Bid $1,000.