Description

This is Reds Star TJ Friedl game worn batting helmet from the Louisville Bats.  Friedl is having a monster season for Cincinnati.

Friedl signed with the Cincinnati Reds in July 2016.^[6] He received a $732,500 signing bonus, the biggest bonus given to an undrafted free agent.^[2] He made his professional debut with the Billings Mustangs of the Rookie-level Pioneer League, and hit two home runs in his first game.^[7][8] In total, he finished 2016 with a .347 batting average, three home runs, and 17 runs batted in (RBIs) in 29 games. In 2017, he played for both the Dayton Dragons^[9] and the Daytona Tortugas, posting a combined .273 batting average with seven home runs, 38 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases in 114 games between both teams. Friedl spent 2018 with both Daytona and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, batting .284/.381/.384 with five home runs, 51 RBIs, and thirty stolen bases in 131 games between the two clubs.^[10]

Friedl spent the 2019 season with the Chattanooga Lookouts, hitting .235/.347/.385/.732 with five home runs and 28 RBIs. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, he played for the Louisville Bats, hitting .264/.357/.422/.779 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs.^[11][12]

On September 18, 2021, the Reds selected Friedl's contract to the active roster.^[13] He made his major league debut that day as a pinch hitter. Friedl recorded his first major league hit, a home run, on September 19.^[14]

Condition

Please note all items are "as-is where-is"

Play It Forward 502 Charity Auction

Live Online • June 20–27, 2025 • Ends 7 PM EST

Legacy Home & Estate Services is proud to partner with the Louisville Bats to bring you a week-long online auction in support of Play It Forward 502. From Saturday, June 20th through Friday, June 27th at 7 PM EST, every dollar raised will fuel youth programs, equipment drives, and community events for our local kids.

Auction Highlights

• Elly De La Cruz Star Wars Night Louisville Bats Jersey – game-used & numbered
• Signed Christian Encarnacion-Strand Jersey – commemorating his breakout season
• TJ Friedl & Elly De La Cruz Dual-Signed Poster
• Team-Signed Louisville Bats Bat – perfect for your man cave or office
• Official Game-Used Jerseys from your favorite players
• Limited-Edition Bobbleheads and collectible baseballs

…plus many more one-of-a-kind items you won’t find anywhere else.

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Join us in person at Louisville Slugger Stadium on June 20th—we’ll be on the concourse showcasing select auction treasures and answering your questions about bidding. It’s your chance to see these pieces up close before they go live!

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1. Visit legacylouisville.com/stores/louisville-bats-playing-it-forward/ to register and place your bids.
2. Support Directly: For additional donations or to learn more about Play It Forward 502’s mission, head to playitforward502.org.
3. Celebrate knowing every bid and donation helps empower Louisville’s youth.

Thank you for joining us in making a real impact on the lives of our community’s kids. Let’s Play It Forward—together!

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1. All items are sold where is, as is.

2. Once payment is completed for item(s) won, the ability to schedule a pick-up time will become available. Scheduling a pick-up time is required.

3. You are responsible for ensuring you collect all items at pickup.

4. Legacy uses "Popcorn" or "Extended" bidding. This means if a bid comes in at the last second, it is extended 3 minutes. This is like a live auctioneer saying, "going once" to ensure all bids are exhausted prior to closing.

5. We charge a 5% flat buyers premium on all charity auctions.  This covers our credit card and admin fees.

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7.  You will have 30 days to pickup your winnings or it will be considered abandoned.

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