This autographed item has been certified authentic by Major League Baseball the actual league in which they guarantee the authenticity of this signature and inscriptions!! This item includes the MLB tamper-proof authentication sticker on the item (as shown in the photos) which you can go on their MLB autograph authentication database website and verify 24/7/365! Doesn't get much better than having authentication for this item by the actual league!!! See photo in this listing showing you the authentication on MLB's website showing it is in their database and certified authentic. Note: This is a stock item and you will receive an item in similar condition and authentication hologram number, autograph quality, and location, as well as inscription location, can change.