Saturday, March 31, 2018

John Mizerock

John Mizerock, a Minor League coach in the Phillies organization, signed a 1984 Donruss baseball card at Carpenter Complex, the Minor League training facility for the Philadelphia Phillies, on March 5, 2016.

Paul Fletcher

I met Paul Fletcher in mid 90's when he was in the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League system. Paul signed a 1993 Classic Best baseball card.

Clint Frazier

October 1, 2016 Clint Frazier was attending the Florida Instructional League at the New York Yankees Minor League Complex in Tampa, FL. Clint signed an 8x10 picture.

Yoenis Cespedes


On June 8, 2017 Yoenis Cespedes was on a rehab assignment. He was in Lakeland, FL with the St. Lucie Mets as they traveled to play a Minor League game against the Lakeland Flying Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium. After the game, Yoenis signed an 8x10 picture for my son and I. A little bit later, Yoenis came out of the clubhouse and was kind enough to pose for a picture with my son. Yoenis is one of his favorite players!

Travis d'Arnaud


 My son and I met Travis d'Arnaud on June 8, 2016 in Dunedin, FL when he was on a rehab assignment. Travis and the St. Lucie Mets traveled to play the Dunedin Blue Jays at Dunedin Stadium. Travis signed an 8x10 picture for me and put the coolest personalization ever! The second picture is Travis with my son in St. Lucie, FL when we spotted Travis taking BP on January 29, 2016.

Dewon Brazelton

Dewon Brazelton was signing autographs with some former players and members of the MLB Alumni, on February 4, 2017 during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest. Dewon signed a 2005 Upper Deck baseball card.

Phil Regan

I met Phil Regan at Brighthouse Networks Field on June 18, 2015, when the St. Lucie Mets came to play the Clearwater Threshers. I was already aware that Phil wasn't a big signer, so my son and I hung out by the bullpen as he was preparing his starting pitcher for the game. My son began chanting, "Let's Go Mets!" Phil walked over after his pitcher had finished his warm ups and handed my son a baseball. I then asked him, if he would personalize an autograph for my son and I... He suddenly seemed a bit hesitant, but he signed a 1970 Topps baseball card and personalized both of them to us. Big thanks to my brorther, Dan for the heads up!

Tomas Perez

I met Tomas Perez on July 16, 2017 at George M. Steinbrenner Field, when the Florida Fire Frogs came to play the Tampa Yankees. Tomas, a coach with the Fire Frogs signed a 1999 Pacific Crown Collection baseball card.

Damon Berryhill

On March 29, 2018 the Atlanta Braves AAA team traveled to Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, FL to play a Minor League Spring Training game against the Detroit Tigers AAA team. Damon, the manager of the Gwinnett Stripers, signed a 1990 Upper Deck baseball card.

Friday, March 30, 2018

Ivan Cruz

I met Ivan Cruz in Lakeland, FL on March 29, 2018. Ivan, a coach in the Braves Minor League system, had traveled with the Atlanta Braves AA & AAA teams for a Minor League Spring Training game against the Detroit Tigers AA & AAA teams. Ivan signed a 1991 Classic Best baseball card.

Travis Demeritte

Travis Demeritte traveled with the Atlanta Braves AA and AAA team on March 29, 2018 to play a Minor League Spring Training game against the AA and AAA Detroit Tigers behind Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, FL. Travis signed a 2014 Topps Heritage baseball card. The Detroit Tigers traded Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves for Travis on July 31, 2019. Travis made his Major League debut with the Tigers on August 2, 2019 and hit a triple off Texas Rangers pitcher Lance Lynn for his first Major League hit.

Gerald Laird

I met Gerald Laird at the Detroit Tigers Minor League Training facility located behind Joker Marchant Stadium, in Lakeland, FL on March 29, 2018. Gerald signed a 2014 Topps baseball card.

John Moses

John Moses was at the Minor League training fields behind Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, FL on March 29, 2018. John had traveled with the Braves as they came to play a Minor League Spring Training game against the AA and AAA Tigers. John signed my 1984 Topps baseball card.

Gene Roof

I met Gene Roof on March 29, 2018 at the Detroit Tigers Minor League complex behind Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, FL. Gene signed my 1991 Line Drive baseball card.

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Buck Showalter

Buck Showalter was leaving Spectrum Field after the Baltimore Orioles had finished a Spring Training game in Clearwater, FL against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 25, 2018. Buck was in a bit of a rush, but he was kind enough to sign my 8x10 picture for me...Probably because I was the only one around.

Miguel Castro

I met Miguel Castro has he and the Baltimore Orioles were leaving Spectrum Field after a Spring Training game in Clearwater, FL against the Philadelphia Phillies. Miguel signed my 2016 Topps Opening Day baseball card on March 25, 2018.

Danny Valencia

I met Danny Valencia outside of Spectrum Field after a Spring Training game in Clearwater, FL. Danny and the Orioles were getting ready to leave to head back to Sarasota, FL. Danny signed my 2017 Topps Heritage baseball card on March 25, 2018.

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Craig Anderson

I met Craig Anderson on February 4, 2017 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. Craig was was signing autographs as part of the MLB alumni during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest. Craig signed a 1963 Topps baseball card.

Aaron Altherr

I met Aaron Altherr during Spring Training on February 23, 2016. Aaron was leaving Bright House Networks Field, the Spring Training home of the Philadelphia Phillies. Aaron stopped as he was walking to his car in the player's parking lot to sign my 2014 Donruss baseball card.

Friday, March 23, 2018

Lee Thomas

I met Lee Thomas on March 16, 2017 at Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex, the Minor League Training complex for the Baltimore Orioles. Lee was attending a Minor League Spring Training game between the Boston Red Sox and Orioles Minor League affiliates. Lee signed a 1964 Topps baseball card.

Joe Pignatano

I met Joe Pignatano at First Data Field on January 27, 2017, the New York Mets Spring Training stadium. Joe was there for the New York Mets Fantasy Camp. I was getting ready to leave and head back to Tampa when Joe pulled up and exited from the back seat of a car. Joe was kind enough to stop and sign my 1961 Topps baseball card.

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Troy O'Leary

I met Troy O'Leary at JetBlue Park at Fenway Soutn in Fort Myers, FL on January 21, 2017. Troy was one of the former pro's during the Boston Red Sox Fantasy Camp. Troy signed my 1996 Fleer Ultra baseball card.

Pat Neshek

I met Pat Neshek on February 28, 2017 outside of the players parking lot of Spectrum Field, the Spring Training home of the Philadelphia Phillies. Pat signed a 2016 Topps baseball card.

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Dansby Swanson

Dansby Swanson signed this 2017 Topps baseball card outside of Spectrum Field, the Spring Training home of the Philadelphia Phillies, on March 17, 2018. Dansby was exiting the clubhouse area getting ready to board the Atlanta Braves team bus.

Greg Colbrunn

I met Greg Colbrunn on March 17, 2018 at Carpenter Complex, the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League training facility in Clearwater, FL. Greg was a Minor League coach in the New York Yankees organization. He was there with the Yankees for a Minor League Spring Training game. Greg signed a 1991 Upper Deck baseball card.

Scott Aldred

I met Scott Aldred on March 17, 2018 at Carpenter Complex, the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League training facility in Clearwater, FL. Scott was a Minor League coach in the New York Yankees organization. He was there with the Yankees for a Minor League Spring Training game. Scott signed a 1991 Donruss baseball card.

Adam Haseley

I met Adam Haseley on March 17, 2018 at Carpenter Complex, the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League training facility in Clearwater, FL. Adam signed a 2017 Bowman baseball card.

Damek Tomscha

I met Damek Tomscha on March 17, 2018 at Carpenter Complex, the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League training facility in Clearwater, FL. Damek signed a 2017 Clearwater Threshers team set baseball card, by Grandstand Trading Cards.

Jacob Waguespack

I met Jacob Waguespack on March 17, 2018 at Carpenter Complex, the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League training facility in Clearwater, FL. Jacob signed a 2017 Clearwater Threshers team set baseball card, by Grandstand Trading Cards.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Curtis Granderson



I met Curtis Granderson at Dunedin Stadium on Monday, March 12, 2018. Curtis was signing autographs from his car as he was leaving the ball park just after a Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training game against the Boston Red Sox. Curtis signed an 8x10 picture for me as well as my son, although my son was in school at the time. After Curtis had finished signing for the crowd, and began to drive away, the crowd began to applaud. I heard several people say "Class Act" and "He's such a nice guy!". Curtis has always been one of my favorites, ever since he first came up with Detroit. I fully agree with what those people were saying. I'm thrilled to add him into my collection! My son was also very excited to add Mr. Granderson into his collection! I took this picture of my son holding his autographed picture as soon as I got home that day.

Aroldis Chapman


My son and I met Aroldis Chapman outside the Grand Hyatt Hotel as he was arriving to attend a dinner auction, hosted by Mariano Rivera. Aroldis signed a 2015 Topps baseball card for me and signed a 2015 Topps Heritage card for my son. Aroldis was also kind enough to pose for a picture with my son.

Dellin Betances

I met Dellin Betances outside of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Tampa, FL on March 11, 2018. Dellin was attending a dinner auction, hosted by former Yankees legend, Mariano Rivera. Dellin signed a 2014 Topps baseball card.

Saturday, March 10, 2018

Whitey Herzog


My son and I met Whitey Herzog on January 29, 2016 at Roger Dean Stadium during the St. Louis Cardinals Fantasy Camp. Whitey signed an 8x10 picture for my son and I. While looking at the pictures, Whitey looks at my son and I and says with a very loud and distinguished voice, "God damn I was handsome!" Whitey was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010.

Brent Honeywell


My son and I met Brent Honeywell on June 4, 2016 at George M. Steinbrenner Field when the Charlotte Stone Crabs came to play the Tampa Yankees. Brent signed an 8x10 picture for my son and I. Brent was also kind enough to take a picture with my son prior to the start of the game.