Controversial souvenirs featuring a New Jersey Little Leaguer's bat flip are now available for purchase
In a unique twist of events, the bat used by 12-year-old Marco Rocco in the controversial home run that made headlines across the nation is now up for auction. The auction, organized by Ken Goldin, founder of Goldin Auctions, aims to benefit the Haddonfield Little League, Marco's team [1][2][3].
The bat, signed by Marco Rocco, is expected to draw significant interest from collectors. The auction follows the publicity and legal battles surrounding the bat flip incident, which resulted in Rocco's suspension being temporarily lifted after his father successfully challenged the ruling in court [1].
Alongside the auction, a commemorative pin designed by Joe Rocco, Marco's father, will also be unveiled. The pin features Marco wearing his No. 10 jersey with his last name on the back while flipping his bat. The design is a nod to the iconic home run celebration that sparked controversy [4].
The pin, limited to 75 pieces and not for sale, will be highly sought-after by collectors, as Joe Rocco was told [5]. Across the bottom of the pin, "BATFLIP 2025" is written, and along the side it reads "HADDONFIELD." The design and the number of pins were decided upon by the group to ensure rarity at the event [6].
The idea for the commemorative pin was initiated by family friends and former major leaguers Jeff and Todd Frazier. The pin also includes the phrase "HADDONFIELD" along the side [7].
The incident involving Marco Rocco's home run celebration became a national news story, with the family receiving support from notable figures like Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer [8].
Ken Goldin, who is also a star of the Netflix show "King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch," publicly promoted the auction, emphasizing that no money from the auction will be retained by the organizer, highlighting its charitable purpose [2].
The commemorative pin and the auctioned bat will serve as a reminder of the Little League moment that became national news, immortalized on an exclusive piece of memorabilia [9]. The auction for the bat is planned to coincide with the end of the Little League World Series later this month.
Sports enthusiasts may be excited to bid on the bat used by Marco Rocco during his controversial home run game, as it is now part of a sports memorabilia auction organized by Goldin Auctions. The commemorative pin designed by Marco's father, Joe, will also be unveiled, and it features a famous celebratory moment from a game of baseball, a popular sport in the United States.
