I would believe the ball and all equipment the players wear and use including significant baseballs are property of the team and therefore the ball would have to be given to the Cubs organization. I am sure a first hit or first homerun the ball is collected for the player, with permission from the team the ball is given to the player. I wouldn't doubt that as soon as Rizzo entered the dugout or the locker room a Cubs Rep was their asking for the ball. The players are entitled to keep some equipment with the teams permission each year, this has been true for many years. The baseball's only place is in the Hall of Fame 108 years of waiting for a World Series win is historic.
Mike
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