This is the Official 2012 MLB Home Run Derby Gold Baseball. This ball is thrown to each Derby participant once he reaches the final out of each at bat. This 24 Karat Gold Leather Baseball is a collectors dream ball. This high quality collectible will undoubtedly be at the center of every conversation! The 24-karat gold is artfully infused into the leather, which is then used to build the baseball to precise Major League standards. This process fills the leather with 24-karat gold yet leaves the leather feeling soft and untreated. Every 24-karat baseball is backed by an official certification that will be included with each ball. This ball is a must-have for new and seasoned collectors.