In 1955, Al Kaline ended the season with a .340 batting average, becoming the youngest player ever to win the American League batting title. On September 24, 1974, he became the 12th player in MLB history to reach the 3000 hit plateau. Kaline finished his career with 3,007 hits, 399 home runs, and 1583 RBIs. He batted over .300 nine times in his career to finish with a lifetime batting average of .297. Al Kaline has hand signed this Rawlings ROAL Official American League Baseball (Budig President). Bold Blue Full Pristine Signature with HOF 80 inscription. Ball has minor tone and very minor scuff near inscription as shown, sold as is. Athlon Sports Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. Image of actual item in stock - as shown