After finishing out of play-off contention in the 2013 season, Showalter led the Orioles to a first-place finish in their division in 2014. The Orioles subsequently swept the Detroit Tigers (3-0) in the ALDS for Showalter's first major league ALDS title, before being swept themselves by the Kansas City Royals in the ALCS. On November 11, 2014, Showalter won his third AL Manager of the Year award, his first since 2004.

This Rawlings official MLB baseball was signed in blue ballpoint pen by Showalter and includes a Great Moments COA. This baseball appears to have been used, possibly in batting/fielding practice, but it is unknown for sure.