Rusber Estrada 2022 Augusta GreenJackets Game Used & Signed Black & Gold Franklin Batting Glove (Single)

Description

Rusber Estrada is a free agent catcher most recently playing in the Atlanta Braves Organization. He is currently assigned to the Rome Braves. The Rome Braves are a professional baseball team based in Rome, Georgia. The Braves compete in Minor League Baseball, as the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Estrada was drafted in the 24th round (712th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2018 and signed for $100,000. He played college baseball for the Faulkner University Eagles. Prior to that he starred at Southwest Tennessee Community College where in 56 Games played he hit .335 with 10 HR’s and 46 RBI’s. He also scored 34 Runs.

In his junior year at Faulkner, Estrada hit .313 with 7 HR, 38 RBI’s and a .911 OPS. He also won the Southern States Athletic Conference Gold Glove award for catching. The Venezuelan native is known for his defensive prowess behind the plate but also has tremendous untapped potential as a hitter. On May 16th, 2018 Estrada had 3 hits including a Home Run for Faulkner in their walk-off Win against Indiana Tech in the NAIA playoffs. With the win, the Eagles clinched a berth in the NAIA World Series. Unfortunately for the Eagles, they were edged by the Southeastern Fire in the World Series 6-4. Estrada went 1-5 in the loss for the Eagles. They finished their season 54-8.

In 2018, Estrada played in 25 games for the Danville Braves and hit .241 and collected 19 Hits and 10 RBI’s in 79 At-Bats. He was promoted to the Florida Fire Frogs where he struggled collecting only 24 Hits in 49 Games. He also added 16 RBI’s and 12 Runs Scored. In 2020 because of the pandemic, the minor league season was canceled and Estrada didn’t play. In 2021, Estrada played for the Rome Braves and hit .205 in 50 games with 7 HR’s, 21 Runs Scored and 19 RBI’s. He also added 23 Walks.

The featured left-handed black and gold Franklin Baseball Batting Glove was game used by Rusber Estrada in 2022 as a member of the Augusta GreenJackets. The Augusta GreenJackets are a Minor League Baseball team of the Carolina League and the Single-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. They play their home games at SRP Park in North Augusta, South Carolina, which opened in April 2018. In 2022, Estrada played in 19 games with Augusta and hit .246. Estrada has signed the Glove and added his number “51” and “Game Used” in silver. The Glove shows light use.

Please note that this is for a single glove.