Wilson Official International League sphere features a pre-Rookie signature of the Yankee star that fans would later refer to as "The Hit Man". Don Mattingly has penned his early mark (7.5/10) amidst twenty-two of his minor league teammates. Manager Frank Verdi occupies the sweet spot, while Marshall Brant, Steve Balboni and Jim Lewis (all stand-outs during the 1982 Columbus season) are also present. NRMT signatures are accomplished in blue and black ink and contrast nicely against the near-white hide.