Scott Alexander and David Price
MLB Pitchers (Reliever and Cy Young Winner) · Baseball - MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers
Era
Circa 2020-2022
Item Type
Baseball
Condition
Poor to Fair; significant surface dirt, scuffing, and visible ink bleeding (ghosting) into the leather grain.
Rarity
Common; both players signed frequently during their tenures with the Dodgers.
Overall Assessment
An authentic piece of Dodgers memorabilia ideal for a personal collection but possessing low resale value due to item condition.
Authenticity Assessment
Likely authentic with high confidence; signatures match known locker-room/field-side examples.
Signature Style
Cursive scrawls with jersey numbers; top signature features an 'SA' interlaced with '#75', bottom is a loose 'D Price'.
Signature Characteristics
Natural ink flow with expected pressure points; Alexander's signature is compact, Price's is elongated.
Ink & Medium
Black felt-tip marker (Sharpie) on a leather baseball.
Item Description
Standard game-weight leather baseball; lacks visible official stamps in this view, suggesting it may be a practice or 'lemon' ball.
Estimated Value
$30.00 - $60.00
Comparison to Known Examples
Consistent with authentic examples signed during the 2020-2021 Dodgers seasons.
Authentication Tips
Look for David Price's distinctive sweeping 'D' and the specific overlapping of the 7 and 5 in Alexander's number.
Certification Recommendation
JSA or Beckett (BAS) for a 'Quick Opinion' or basic authentication; costs would likely exceed item value.
Red Flags
No significant red flags; the wear and ink absorption are consistent with an authentic in-person signing.
Provenance Notes
Likely obtained during Spring Training or a pre-game warm-up at Dodger Stadium.
Historical Context
Represents the 2020 World Series championship era of the Dodgers roster.
Market Trends
Stable but low; Price is a former star, but relievers like Alexander have limited secondary market reach.
Investment Potential
Low; condition issues significantly hamper long-term financial growth.
Similar Autographs
Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler, or Julio Elias signed baseballs.
Display & Preservation
Keep in a UV-protected cube; the leather is already soiled and will continue to yellow if exposed to light.
Interesting Facts
David Price famously opted out of the 2020 season, making multi-signed balls including him from that specific era unique.