David Price
MLB Pitcher, 2012 AL Cy Young Award Winner, 5-time All-Star · Baseball - MLB
Tampa Bay Rays
Era
Circa 2008-2014 (Tampa Bay Tenure)
Item Type
Baseball Glove
Condition
Excellent/Near Mint. The silver ink is vibrant against the dark material with minimal smudging; the glove appears unused.
Rarity
Common. Price was a prolific signer during his early career and remains accessible through the secondary market.
Overall Assessment
A genuine and bold example of a franchise icon's signature on a team-branded item. Highly desirable for a Tampa Bay Rays fan or a Cy Young Award collector.
Authenticity Assessment
Highly likely authentic. The signature displays the natural flow and specific shorthand letter formations typical of David Price during his years as the Rays' ace.
Signature Style
Stylized shorthand with flourishes. It features a sweeping 'D' followed by a loopy 'P' and an included jersey number '14' as an inscription.
Signature Characteristics
Fast, fluid strokes with high pen pressure. The '14' is often written small and tight at the end of the last name flourish.
Ink & Medium
Silver paint pen on black synthetic or leather baseball glove. The ink shows good adherence but slight texture interference from the grain of the glove.
Item Description
Tampa Bay Rays branded baseball glove featuring team colors. Likely a souvenir or youth-model glove rather than a professional game-model.
Estimated Value
$60 - $125 USD. Value is driven by the Cy Young winner status but limited by the item being a souvenir-grade glove rather than an official ball or jersey.
Comparison to Known Examples
Matches high-volume verified exemplars from 2010. The 'D' loop and the specific angle of the '4' in 14 are consistent with his hand.
Authentication Tips
Look for the distinct 'loop' at the bottom of the 'P' and how the 'ice' in Price often dissolves into a wavy horizontal line with a trailing dot.
Certification Recommendation
JSA (James Spence Authentication) or PSA/DNA. JSA is particularly strong with Florida-based sports memorabilia.
Red Flags
No significant red flags. The hesitation in the ink flow appears to be caused by the pebbled texture of the glove rather than an unsure hand.
Provenance Notes
A photo of the signer with the glove or a ticket from a Rays 'Fan Fest' or spring training game would solidify the history of this piece.
Historical Context
Price was the face of the Rays pitching staff during their most successful era, including the 2008 World Series run and his 2012 Cy Young season.
Market Trends
Stable. As a former Cy Young winner and World Series champion, Price's market is solid among Rays, Red Sox, and Dodgers collectors.
Investment Potential
Moderate. Price is a significant figure in Rays history; however, pitchers generally have lower long-term value growth than power hitters unless they reach 300 wins.
Similar Autographs
Evan Longoria, James Shields, or Blake Snell — other notable Tampa Bay Rays pitchers and stars of the same era.
Display & Preservation
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent the silver ink from dulling. A UV-protected acrylic glove display case is recommended.
Interesting Facts
David Price is known for often including his jersey number and sometimes his initials 'DP' in a very specific overlapping style on quickly signed items.
Notes
Is on a Tampa bay rays baseball glove and has a 14 in the signature