Dents, smudges, caramelized lacquer and black streaks are courtesy of Alex Rodriguez while he swung this bat with the Seattle Mariners. He already had hit his stride with a .358 batting average, 36 home runs and 123 RBIs in the 1996 season. He put his name to his deeds, signing his Louisville Slugger "I 13" with a "#3" flourish. We can explain almost every mark except the turquoise ink on the clubhead. Unravel the mystery for yourself.