This Autographed Black Rawlings Big Stick Baseball Bat has been Personally Signed by Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles. This item is 100% Authentic to includes a numbered hologram by Fanatics. We conducted an autograph signing with Cal Ripken Jr. where multiples of the same item were signed. While the photographs are representative of this item, the size, placement and strength of the signature may vary. Each item is hand signed, therefore, each autograph is unique. This item can be verified through Fanatics.