Special baseballs were used for Cal Ripken Jr's 2131'st consecutive game played but, these baseballs were also made available to the public. The baseballs are worth about $10.-$20. in near/mint condition with the box.
The added value of the Baseball being used in game 2131 will rely on your ability to prove so. The stronger the provenance the more valuable. A letter of provenance from a player, team or league official would be acceptable. A letter from a fan that attended the game would hold little weight if any.
If you cannot supply such provenance the baseball will be valued as a used baseball, not a game used baseball, and could have a lower value based on condition. The value of the baseball will rely on the weight the buyer of the baseball puts in your story.
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A Cal Ripken Jr. single signed baseball is worth between $100.-$150.
Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions. Collectors will pay more for inscriptions such as "3000th hit" and pay less for personalized inscriptions like "Good Luck Chuck" In a recent auction a Cal Ripken Jr. single signed baseball PSA/DNA authenticated graded mint + 9.5 sold for $131.45
Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions.