Multiple Signers (Team Signed): Tom Brunansky, Mike Pagliarulo, Scott Radinsky, and others
Professional Baseball Players · Baseball - MLB
Likely 1991-1994 Boston Red Sox or Minnesota Twins related
Era
Circa 1991-1994
Item Type
Rawlings HAITI Baseball
Condition
Poor to Fair (Grade 2-3); signatures are heavily faded and the ball shows significant yellowing/toning.
Rarity
Common; team-signed balls from the 90s are abundant and condition issues here limit scarcity value.
Overall Assessment
A genuine mid-condition team-signed ball from the early 90s, ideal for a niche team fan but not a high-end investment piece.
Authenticity Assessment
Likely authentic based on letter forms and consistent ink degradation, but requires physical inspection due to fading.
Signature Style
Cursive, overlapping signatures. Includes legible 'Tom Brunansky' in the center.
Signature Characteristics
Fast, looping script indicative of clubhouse or spring training signing; varying pen pressure between players.
Ink & Medium
Early 1990s ballpoint pen on leather; significant fading and 'ghosting' common to blue ink from this era.
Item Description
Official Rawlings baseball manufactured in Haiti, featuring the distinct blue 'Rawlings' logo used in the early 90s.
Estimated Value
$20 - $50 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Brunansky signature matches known 1991 career examples with the distinctive high 'T' and trailing 'y' loop.
Authentication Tips
Verify the roster year by cross-referencing all names; check 'B' and 'y' loops in Brunansky signature.
Certification Recommendation
JSA (James Spence Authentication) or Beckett (BAS).
Red Flags
Heavy fading makes forensic analysis difficult; check for clubhouse (assistant) signers which were common in this era.
Provenance Notes
Look for documentation relating to Fenway Park or Metrodome games from the 1991-1993 seasons.
Historical Context
Represents the transition era of MLB where Rawlings production moved from Haiti to Costa Rica.
Market Trends
Faded 1990s team balls are currently stable but low-value compared to 50s/60s era items.
Investment Potential
Low; the level of fading prevents significant appreciation in value.
Similar Autographs
1991 World Series Champion Minnesota Twins items or early 90s Red Sox team balls.
Display & Preservation
Must be kept in a UV-protected cube; current fading suggests previous exposure to sunlight.
Interesting Facts
The 'Haiti' stamp is a key dating tool, as Rawlings closed that plant in 1990 but stock was used through 1991-92.