Mike Burgess

This is a cool one, because Mike Burgess is my son's new high school baseball coach at A3 Baseball Academy.

Mike signed a 2011 Topps Heritage Minor League Baseball card for me on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Frank Tack Field in Clearwater, Florida after my son's game.

 

B.J. Upton

My son's former travel baseball teammate was playing for his Tampa Prep baseball team at St. Petersburg Catholic High School. We were invited to watch him play on Friday February 20, 2026. We were already aware that B.J. Upton's son plays for Tampa Prep, so my son and I came prepared. B.J. signed a 2008 Upper Deck baseball card for me during the game.

 

Ryan Vilade

 

Ryan Vilade signed this 2015 Panini baseball card on February 12, 2026 outside of Tropicana Field during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest.

 

Chris Sale

Chris Sale attended a baseball camp as a guest speaker at Peterson Park in Lakeland, Florida on Saturday February 7, 2026. I was thrilled to be able to obtain his autograph on this 8x10 picture. Chris has an impressive resume including a bunch of All-Star selections and a Cy Young Award in 2024. Things are looking good for an eventual spot in Cooperstown!

 

Terry Mulholland

I was able to get this 1992 Fleer Ultra baseball card signed by Terry Mulholland on January 24, 2026.

Mr. Mulholland was participating as a coach during Phillies Phantasy Camp at Carpenter Complex in Clearwtater, Florida.

Fun fact, Terry Mulholland threw the first no-hitter at Veterans Stadium on August 15, 1990 beating the San Francisco Giants 6-0.

 

Aaron Rowand

Aaron Rowand signed a 2006 Upper Deck baseball card for me at Carpenter Complex, during the Phillies Phantasy Camp on January 24, 2026. 

 

Wes Chamberlain

Wes Chamberlain signed this 1991 Classic baseball card on January 24, 2026 at Carpenter Complex. Wes was participating as a coach during the Phillies Phantasy Camp in Clearwater, Florida.