Authenticity: This item has been certified AUTHENTIC from Major League Baseball. You can verify the authenticity of this item at MLB's authentication database on the MLB website by inputting the hologram number of this bat into their system. You will then see the paperwork pop up online (like pictured in this listing) where you can go ahead and print that Certificate of Authenticity Page if you choose to do so at that time. Remember it is stored for life through MLB.  

Note: The item listed in this listing is a stock photo and you will receive a comparable item to the one pictured. Autograph location as well as inscriptions may vary as well as the size and signature quality. MLB Authentication hologram will change as well.