Jim Rice was an eight-time American League All-Star and was named the AL's Most Valuable Player in 1978 after becoming the first major league player in 19 years to hit for 400 total bases. He went on to become the ninth player to lead the major leagues in total bases in consecutive seasons. He joined Ty Cobb as one of two players to lead the AL in total bases three years in a row. He batted .300 seven times, collected 100 runs batted in eight times and 200 hits four times. He also had eleven seasons with 20 home runs.

This Rawlings official American League baseball was signed in blue by Rice and includes a Great Moments COA.