Cal Ripken Jr.

MLB Hall of Fame Shortstop and Third Baseman · Baseball - MLB

Baltimore Orioles

1990s peak era

Official Official League Baseball

Excellent condition with clean white leather and strong, unfaded signature ink

Common signer

Overall Assessment

A classic, well-preserved piece of 1990s baseball memorabilia from one of the game's most beloved ironmen

Likely authentic based on smooth letter formations and consistent ballpoint pressure

Full signature with looping cursive and clear letter proportions typical of his career prime

Flowing cursive with natural upward slant, consistent pressure, and characteristic loop on the capital letters

Red ballpoint pen on leather baseball

An official American League baseball featuring a prominent sweet spot or side panel signature in red ink

$100 - $250

Matches standard mid-career exemplars of Cal Ripken Jr. found in major auction databases

Look for fluid transitions in the 'Cal' and the distinctive loops in 'Ripken', noting natural speed without hesitation tremors

PSA/DNA or JSA (James Spence Authentication)

No significant red flags observed

Value is enhanced if accompanied by a certificate of authenticity or a photo of the item being signed

Cal Ripken Jr. famously broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played streak, becoming an enduring icon of modern baseball

Stable and steady demand for Hall of Fame baseball legends from the 1980s and 1990s era

Solid long-term hold with reliable, stable collector demand

Tony Gwynn, Wade Boggs, Ken Griffey Jr.

Store in a UV-protected acrylic display cube away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations

Ripken was famously accessible to fans and signed millions of items throughout his legendary career

Identified on 8/24/2026