Game Used Ball Markings

[cjmedina1]

Can any ball experts tell me is there any special marking from a game ball vs. retail ball.Thanks again

CarlieMedina III
carliemedinaiii@sbcglobal.net

[mjkm90]

Re: Game Used Ball Markings

There are balls that could possibly be used in a game, but anyone can purchase major league balls. What year is your ball? From that we can tell you the markings that would be present if it is a pro model. Keep in mind, this is a vintage board, so that is where most of the expertise and interest here lie.

[cjmedina1]

Re: Game Used Ball Markings

There are balls that could possibly be used in a game, but anyone can purchase major league balls. What year is your ball? From that we can tell you the markings that would be present if it is a pro model. Keep in mind, this is a vintage board, so that is where most of the expertise and interest here lie.

The ball is a 1998 sign allstar ball of Mark Mcgwire stl 25.I understand that this is a vintage board and thats why I'm here asking if there is a tell tell sign of a game used ball vs a retail ball.Here is some pics

[mjkm90]

Re: Game Used Ball Markings

That ball was made for that game, but could be purchased by anyone. All star balls were readily available to the public. Determining game use without provenance is difficult. I have a few All Star balls that have been autographed, but mine were not game used.

[slidekellyslide]

Re: Game Used Ball Markings

Most likely not game used - as Mike said these balls for All Star Games/World Series et cetera are all readily available to the general public. I also have a bunch of these types of balls signed by contemporary players and none are game used.

[sylbry]

Re: Game Used Ball Markings

Correct me if I am wrong game used balls are "rubbed down" before a game and thus have a much smoother feel compared to a retail ball. What they are rubbed with I do not know.

[slidekellyslide]

Re: Game Used Ball Markings

Generally this is what is used to rub down a baseball....

http://baseballrubbingmud.com/main.htm

[cjmedina1]

Re: Game Used Ball Markings

Here is a pic of my goof Friend Randell Hahn 1998 allstar baseball.See the difference in the color of the lace?When I get home I will take a closer look to see if its rub down.Thanks to all for your input,This is a big reason GUU is the best.We have the best members here and we all SHARE the info.Thanks again

[cjmedina1]

Re: Game Used Ball Markings

Opps for got my email

Carlie Medina III
carliemedinaiii@sbcglobal.net

[slidekellyslide]

Re: Game Used Ball Markings

A lot of times the All Star game has used balls with colored laces - helps them sell a lot of baseballs.

[bubbrubb25]

Re: Game Used Ball Markings

Balls for game are rubbed down with rubbing mud.