1995-1996 Los Angeles Dodgers Multi-Signed Ball (Hideo Nomo, Mike Piazza, et al)
1990s Major League Baseball Stars and Rookies · Baseball - MLB
Los Angeles Dodgers
Era
Mid-1990s (Circa 1995-1996)
Item Type
Souvenir Baseball
Condition
Good to Very Good; slight yellowing of the ball surface, some ink bleeding on the 'Mike' signature
Rarity
Common; mass-produced souvenir item sold at stadium gift shops
Overall Assessment
A classic stadium souvenir from the mid-90s Dodgers; lacks the value of hand-signed autographs but holds nostalgic value for fans.
Authenticity Assessment
Questionable - likely a Souvenir/Facsimile stamped ball
Signature Style
Facsimile script; uniform line thickness and consistent spacing typical of machine-stamped souvenir balls
Signature Characteristics
Signatures lack natural pen pressure variations (tapering); they appear flat and uniform in color and stroke width
Ink & Medium
Blue ink, likely printed; consistent saturation across multiple signatures on a synthetic or leather surface
Item Description
Dodgers team logo-style souvenir baseball featuring printed signatures of the mid-90s roster including Mike Piazza and Hideo Nomo
Estimated Value
$10.00 - $25.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Matching the exact layout and placement of known 1995/1996 Dodgers facsimile souvenir baseballs
Authentication Tips
Check for 'bleeding' under a loupe to see if ink is on top of or part of the surface; look for identical balls online as stamps are always in the same place
Certification Recommendation
Not recommended for third-party authentication as the cost of the fee would exceed the value of the item
Red Flags
Uniform ink color across ten different players; perfectly spaced signatures that do not overlap; lack of indentations from pen pressure
Provenance Notes
Commonly found in collections of fans who attended games at Dodger Stadium in the mid-90s
Historical Context
Commemorates the 1995 NL Rookie of the Year Hideo Nomo and All-Star Mike Piazza era in Los Angeles
Market Trends
Stable but low; facsimile balls carry significantly less value than hand-signed original examples
Investment Potential
Low; these are considered novelty items rather than investment-grade memorabilia
Similar Autographs
Hand-signed Mike Piazza or Hideo Nomo single-signed baseballs
Display & Preservation
Keep in a UV-protected ball cube to prevent further yellowing or ink fading
Interesting Facts
Souvenir balls like this were often sold in plastic cubes at the stadium for under $10 during the era