His first hit in the MLB came in 1999 when for the Yankees he hit a Walk-Off Homerun against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. In 2002, Soriano led the American League with 696 at bats, 209 hits, 92 extra base hits, 41 stolen bases, 128 runs and set a New York Yankees team record for most at bats (696) and most strikeouts (157) in a season. He finished in third place for Rookie of the Year honors in 2001. This item is authenticated by All About Autographs. All About Autographs is a leading source for authentic sports and celebrity memorabilia. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the item and a tamper resistent holofoil is placed on both the item and the COA. The unique serial number on the holofoil is then registered in the All About Autographs Online Database which will list a detailed history for the item signed. All items will come with a photo from the signing when available.