Autographed Official Major League Baseball (Rod Carew Signature)

This is a regulation Major League Baseball featuring an authentic hand-signed autograph on the sweet spot. The signature is consistently identified as belonging to National Baseball Hall of Fame member Rod Carew. The ball is constructed of a cork and rubber core wound with wool yarn and covered in white full-grain cowhide leather, featuring the standard 108 hand-stitched red cotton seams. The autograph is executed in blue ink, displaying the fluid, sweeping cursive characteristic of Carew's signature, particularly the distinct 'R' and the looped 'C' trailing into a horizontal line. The leather surface shows a slight creamy patina consistent with white leather aging, though it remains in overall clean condition without significant scuffing or grass stains, suggesting this was likely a souvenir ball rather than game-used. There is a very slight fading to the ink, which is common with age, but the signature remains clearly legible and well-centered between the seams. This item represents a piece of modern sports memorabilia from the late 20th to early 21st century, often prized by collectors for the quality of the leather and the prominence of the autograph on the sweet spot.