Ruben Tejada

Ruben Tejada was kind enough to sign an 8x10 picture for me prior to a Minor League Spring Training game against the Blue Jays. Ruben infamously broke his leg during Game 2 of the 2015 NLDS against the Dodgers when Chase Utley slid hard in an attempt to break up a double play. Ruben signed the picture on March 15, 2026 while he was a coach in the Phillies Minor League system.

 

Orion Kerkering

I had the opportunity to meet Orion Kerkering on Sunday March 15, 2026 at Carpenter Complex. He was spotted outside of the clubhouse chatting with a couple of his friends. A group of us waited for his conversation to wrap up and he willingly signed autographs for the small group. Orion signed a 2024 Topps baseball card.

 

Jarrod Parker

Jarrod Parker signed a 2015 Topps Heritage baseball card for me at Carpenter Complex on Sunday March 15, 2026. Jarrod was there as a Phillies Minor League pitching coach.

 

Kyle Farmer

I met Kyle Farmer on Sunday March 15, 2026 as he arrived as a non-roster invitee player for the Atlanta Braves to play a Spring Training game at BayCare Ball Park against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Florida. Kyle signed a 2022 Topps baseball card.

 

Walt Weiss

On March 15, 2026 Walt Weiss signed a 1990 Topps baseball card as he exited the Atlanta Braves team bus when they arrived in Clearwater, Florida to play a Spring Training game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Walt, was the 1988 American League Rookie of the Year.

 

Chadwick Tromp

Chadwick Tromp signed a 2021 Topps baseball card for me on the morning of March 15, 2026 moments after he was dropped off at BayCare Ballpark. Chadwick was arriving prior to a Spring Training game featuring his Atlanta Braves against the Spring home Philadelphia Phillies.

 

Steve Hofstetter

I finally had my opportunity to meet my favorite comedian, Steve Hofstetter at the Funny Bone in Tampa, Florida on the evening of March 12, 2026. I had reached out to Steve on Facebook about a month prior requesting a discount on tickets as money has been tight. He came through however with a free ticket!

Steve is an unapologetic comedian that tells things they way they are in a respectful, yet hilarious way. He clearly has no love for President Donald Trump due to the disrespect Trump shows to the United States and Steve loves to point it out by using his clever wit and humor. After the show, I had the chance to thank him for the ticket as he signed an 8x10 picture for me. I waited a long time to see this show and he didn't disappoint! 

Thank you Steve!