This is a brand new never used official major-league baseball. It is from the time when Bud Selig was the commissioner of baseball. Journeyman Jake Lamb (Arizona, Oakland, Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, and 2017 All-Star) signed this ball boldly on the sweet spot. The ball is in great shape. There is no evidence of any rips, stains, tears, abrasions, or discoloration. The autograph is crisp and shows no evidence of any bleeding or smearing. Please refer to the photographs. Jake, signed this for me a few years ago, so I personally guarantee the authenticity of the signature