Question 1

Is this a good baseball to play with? Looking for a ball for my 9 year old nephew to practice with.

Accepted Answer

This baseball is meant to be used as a memorabilia ball to showcase or save for autographs, but it could be used for practice occasionally if it is taken care of. It will not last as long as a normal Rawlings practice ball meant for a 9 year old, though. Thanks!

Question 2

Is this ball good to get autographs on? Or is the outside of the ball have a plastic feel? Does it feel like a regular baseball feel?

Accepted Answer

This is essentially the "OLB3" ball, NOT the MLB one. True MLB baseballs are made in Costa Rica. This one is made in China. True MLB baseballs have 216 single stitches (or 108 double) rolled flat seam stitches. This one has 176 single / 88 double normal (not flat seam) stitches. True MLB baseballs have full grain leather. This does not feel like a real MLB baseball. Also no, it's not good for autographs as there's writing or logos on all the "sweet spots". And sharpies don't adhere well to synthetic. Use ONLY ballpoint pens if you want to use it for autographs.

Question 3

This ball feels lighter than i remember using in high school and college. is it a different weight than official mlb balls?

Accepted Answer

This baseball is not intended to be used in games.  Especially high school or college.  It should however be the same approx. weight as an MLB baseball.  The cover is also pleather, not leather as in most game baseballs.

Question 4

Does it come with a squared display case ?

Accepted Answer

No, the Rawlings "Official MLB Team Logo Baseball" does not come with a display case. It comes with only an unofficial baseball with and "Official Team Logo". Seems we need to be lawyers to shop.

Brand	Rawlings
Color	White
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Item Weight	132 Grams
Sport	Baseball
Number of Items	1
Team Name	Baltimore Orioles
League	MLB
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	3.54 x 3.31 x 2.76 inches
Package Weight	0.13 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH	6 x 4 x 10 inches
Brand Name	Rawlings
Country of Origin	China
Manufacturer	Jarden Sports Licensing
Part Number	01240018121
Style	MLB Team Logo Baseball
Size	Official

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