World Baseball Classic First Pitch Autographed ball

Date2006 March 03

DescriptionWhite leather baseball with red stitching and gold stamps, including "Official Ball / 2006 / World Baseball Classic," "Rawlings" and a World Baseball Classic logo. The "Rawlings" stamp has been partially covered by an MLB Authentication hologram sticker. The sweet spot has been signed in black ink by the starting pitchers (in the respective language characters).

Bio/Historical NoteThe inaugural World Baseball Classic officially began when Chinese Taipei pitcher Lin En-Yu tossed this first-pitch ball in the opening game against South Korea on March 3, 2006.

Object numberB-2006-0085

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions3 in. diameter

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