Ian Anderson World Series ball

Date2021 October 29

DescriptionWhite leather baseball with red stitching and blue stamps, including "Rawlings," "Official Ball / 2021 World Series," and a World Series logo. There is an MLB Authentication hologram sticker beneath the "Rawlings" stamp.

Bio/Historical NoteBall thrown by rookie Atlanta Braves pitcher, Ian Anderson, in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series. He started and allowed no hits while walking 3 and fanning 4 in a 5.0-inning outing. It marked the longest hitless World Series start since Don Larson’s perfect game in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series.

Object numberB-2021-0096

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject Anderson, Ian, 1998-

Subject Atlanta Braves (Baseball team)

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensionsdiameter: 3 in.

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