{"product_id":"carlos-pena-signed-oml-baseball-tampa-bay-rays-all-star-1b-auto-romans-5-17","title":"Carlos Peña Signed OML Baseball Tampa Bay Rays All-Star 1B Auto Romans 5:17","description":"This Rawlings Official Major League Baseball (ROML) features a bold blue ink signature from Carlos Peña, one of the most recognizable power hitters in Tampa Bay Rays history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeña signed the baseball prominently across the sweet spot and added a “Romans 5:17” inscription, a Bible verse he was known to reference during his career. The signature and inscription make this a distinctive collectible tied to both his playing career and personal faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlos Peña played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball and became a star during his time with the Tampa Bay Rays. His breakout season came in 2007, when he hit 46 home runs, won the American League Comeback Player of the Year Award, and helped establish the Rays as a competitive franchise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeña was selected to the 2009 MLB All-Star Game and was widely respected for both his power hitting and elite defense at first base. He also won a Gold Glove Award in 2008, helping the Rays reach their first World Series appearance that same year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring his MLB career, Peña played for several teams including the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, and Tampa Bay Rays, but he is most closely associated with his standout years in Tampa Bay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter retiring from Major League Baseball, Peña transitioned into broadcasting and analysis, working as an MLB Network and television baseball analyst, where he continues to share insight into the game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of his All-Star appearance, Gold Glove defense, and power hitting era with the Rays makes this signed baseball a great collectible for Tampa Bay Rays fans and MLB memorabilia collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eITEM DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayer: Carlos Peña\u003cbr\u003eTeam: Tampa Bay Rays\u003cbr\u003ePosition: First Baseman\u003cbr\u003eItem: Signed Baseball\u003cbr\u003eBaseball Type: Rawlings Official Major League Baseball\u003cbr\u003eCommissioner: Rob Manfred Jr.\u003cbr\u003eSignature: Blue Ink\u003cbr\u003eInscription: Romans 5:17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAUTHENTICATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutograph is unauthenticated and is being sold as such. Please review all photos carefully to evaluate the signature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaseball appears in excellent display condition. Please review all photos carefully for full details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTREASURE HUNTERS NOTE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt EH Treasures, we love finding memorabilia connected to memorable eras in baseball. Carlos Peña’s power-hitting seasons and the Rays’ rise to the 2008 World Series made him a fan favorite and an important figure in franchise history.","brand":"Carlos Pena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52761144820006,"sku":"Autograph","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/0691\/4854\/files\/8f33b589-4449-4e94-8bf2-7e8ef38270a0.jpg?v=1773682870","url":"https:\/\/ehtreasures.com\/es\/products\/carlos-pena-signed-oml-baseball-tampa-bay-rays-all-star-1b-auto-romans-5-17","provider":"EH Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}