This is a brand new official major-league baseball. It is signed on the panelby Cleveland minor-league prospect Christian Cairo! The ball is in great shape. It is pearly white with no evidence of rips, stains, tears abrasions, or discoloration. The autograph is directly on thesweet spot. The signature shows no evidence of any smudges or bleeding. Please refer to the photographs. Christian signed this for me recently. Therefore, I personally guarantee the authenticity of this signature.