The winning bidder will receive an autographed Major League Baseball hand signed in blue ink by MLB Commissioner Robert "Rob" D. Manfred, Jr. The ball comes in a plastic case. The ball is courtesy of Major League Baseball. 

Since Manfred began as Commissioner in 2015, two labor agreements have continued MLB’s streak of uninterrupted play on the field since 1995, an unprecedented span of at least 31 consecutive seasons. In 2022, the sport’s revamped joint Competition Committee approved a series of historic changes to rules, which followed several years of fan polling and experimentation in the Minor Leagues. The fan-driven steps that debuted in 2023 are designed to improve pace of play, increase action, and reduce injuries. 

Manfred has overseen the development of closer relationships with youth baseball and softball organizations and has allocated new resources toward improving MLB’s presence in the amateur ranks. Manfred has prioritized sustaining the game’s international growth, including through global events like the 2023 World Baseball Classic. He was previously MLB’s Chief Operating Officer since 2013.