Before the game, he took a photo with Walker, who sent over an autographed bat.

It only became officially known as the Ashes in the 1998 series when an autographed bat was burned before the first Test at Lord's.

I had a couple of autographed bats that weren't even used in games.

After hitting the home run, Bonds gave Bacsik an autographed bat.

He was in a back room of the auction house, where items are packed and unpacked and game-used autographed bats stand at attention.

Through a Brewers representative, he sent each an autographed bat.

He issued an apology - and an autographed bat - to Block.

Usually the player will give the fan an autographed bat and/or other autographed items in exchange for the special ball.

Rick Cerrone, the Yankees' director for media relations, said the team offered the fan an autographed bat and ball.

Burnitz said he would ask Henderson for an autographed bat, base and ball to place in his home.