MLB Authentication

Major League Baseball Authentication Program

This program - which combines the services of an independent third party authenticator with a state-of-the-art hologram, a serial numbering system and an online verification process - guarantees Major League Baseball fans that the items they acquire are 100% authentic.

Every autographed and game-used item in the MLB Authentication Program is authenticated by a Major League Baseball representative.

Introduction

The Major League Baseball Authentic Program has set the standard for sports memorabilia authentication.  Major League Baseball has implemented a program that easily distinguishes authenticated autographs and game-used memorabilia from other items on the market.

This program - which combines the services of an independent third-party authenticator with a state-of-the-art hologram, a serial numbering system and an online verification process - guarantees Major League Baseball fans that the items they acquire are 100% authentic.

Every autographed and game-used item in the MLB Authentication Program is authenticated by a Major League Baseball representative.

Posting on MLB.com

Each item and its unique identification number is processed and posted on the official program web site - MLB.com - for easy reference by consumers.  Soon collectors will be able to register their authenticated items online for proof of possession.