Steve Karsay

On April 15, 2024, Angels Bullpen Coach, Steve Karsay signed this 1991 baseball card from the Angels bullpen at Tropicana Field, prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

 

Jerry Narron

On Monday April 15, 2024, the Angels came to Tropicana Field to play the Tampa Bay Rays. Angels Catching Coach, Jerry Narron signed this 1986 Topps baseball card prior to the game from the Angels bullpen.

 

Bo Porter

April 15, 2024, Angels first base coach Bo Porter signed this 1999 Fleer Tradition baseball card as the Angles had just finished batting practice prior to facing the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

 

Jose Caballero

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jose Caballero signed this 2023 Topps Heritage card outside of Tropicana Field as he was leaving after playing against the Angels on Monday, April 15, 2024.

 

Luis Tiant

 I met Luis Tiant on February 17, 2017 at Tropicana Field during the Ted Williams Hitters Hall of Fame Dinner. El Tiante was signing autographs during the event.

Jose Berrios

Jose Berrios signed a 2016 Donruss baseball card for me as he was leaving Tropicana Field following a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on the second game of the 2024 season. Jose was the Opening Day starter, picking up the win for the Toronto Blue Jays the night before.

 

Daniel Vogelbach

On March 29, 2024 Designated Hitter, Daniel Vogelbach signed a 2015 Topps Heritage Minor League card for me as he was leaving Tropicana Field. Daniel's Blue Jays had just taken a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on the second game of the 2024 MLB season.

 

Justin Turner

Justin Turner signed this 2015 Bowman baseball card outside of Tropicana Field after his Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Tampa Bay Rays on the second game of the 2024 season on March 29, 2024.

 

Jordan Romano

I met Jordan Romano at Tropicana Field shortly after a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays. Jordan was leaving the ballpark and stopped to sign this 2023 Topps Heritage baseball card on March 29, 2024.

 

Andrew Painter

Andrew Painter signed an 8x10 picture for me on March 23, 2024 at Carpenter Complex, the Minor League training facility for the Philadelphia Phillies. Andrew was rehabbing during Minor League Spring Training as he recovers from Tommy John Surgery. Andrew is among the top 100 prospects in Major League Baseball and is the number one prospect in the Phillies organization. 

 

Amed Rosario

On June 8, 2016 Amed Rosario signed this 8x10 picture for me at Dunedin Stadium prior to the St. Lucie Mets playing against the Dunedin Blue Jays.

 

Josh Donaldson

My son and I met Josh Donaldson on December 13, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. Josh was attending Sam Fuld's Wiffle Ball Tournament at USF. Josh signed an 8x10 picture for me that day and then later went on to win the American League MVP award the next season!

 

Lance McCullers

On Saturday February 17, 2024, my brother and his girlfriend were able to get this 1987 Topps card signed by Lance McCullers at Tropicana Field. Lance was signing autographs alongside members of MLB's Alumni during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest. I was on the other side of the state at my son's baseball tournament and was unable to attend.

 

Dick Allen

Dick Allen signed this 1970 Topps baseball card for me at Brighthouse Networks Field on March 21, 2015 right before a Spring Training game. Mr. Allen was part of an autograph signing featuring members of the Philadelphia Phillies alumni.

 

Jayson Aquino

Jayson Aquino signed this 2014 Topps Pro Debut baseball card on April 11, 2015 at Brighthouse Networks Field when he was playing for the Dunedin Blue Jays. The Blue Jays were traveling to play the Clearwater Threshers.

 

Tejay Antone

Tejay Antone signed this 2014 Bowman baseball card when he was playing for the Daytona Tortugas of the Florida State League in 2016.

 

Trey Amburgey

Trey Amburgey signed an 8x10 picture for me after a Tampa Yankees game on April 28, 2017 at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Trey was sitting in the stands in full uniform with his parents.

 

Daryl Boston

Daryl Boston signed this 1992 Fleer card for me outside of the visiting clubhouse at Dunedin Stadium when the New York Yankees came to play the Toronto Blue Jays during Spring Training in 1994.

 

Danny Tartabull

Danny Tartabull signed this 1991 Upper Deck baseball card for me in the mid 1990's when he was playing for the New York Yankees during Spring Training.

 

Manny Amador

I first met Manny Amador in 1995 when he was a switch hitting middle infielder for the Clearwater Phillies. I was a bat boy for that team and got to know him over the years. Manny signed a 1995 Fleer Pro Cards team set baseball card during that season. Manny has since been a coach in the Phillies farm system.

 

Kent Hrbek

Kent Hrbek signed this 8x10 picture for me on January 10, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Fort Myers. Mr. Hrbek was staying there along with several other guest coaches and participants of the Minnesota Twins Fantasy Camp.

 

Mitch Nay

I met Mitch Nay at Dunedin Stadium on July 12, 2015 when he was playing for the Dunedin Blue Jays. Mitch signed a 2015 Dunedin Blue Jays team set baseball card by 

 

Lonell Roberts

I first met Lonell Roberts in the early 1990's when he was a Minor League ball play in the Toronto Blue Jays system Lonell signed a 1991 Classic Best baseball card.

 

Alec Asher

Alec Asher signed this 2016 Topps baseball card as he was leaving Brighthouse Networks Field, the Spring Training home of the Philadelphia Phillies on February 23, 2016.

 

Jose Taveras

Jose Taveras signed this 2016 Topps Heritage Minor League card on June 17, 2017 at the RP Funding Center, during an autograph signing prior to the Florida State League All-Star game.

 

NIck Swisher

Nick Swisher signed this 2011 Topps baseball card as he was leaving an event hosted by Mychal Givens at Greco Softball Complex in Tampa, Florida on January 3, 2021.

 

Joe Oliver

On March 16, 2017, Joe Oliver was at Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex as a coach with the Boston Red Sox Minor League program as they traveled to Sarasota to play the Baltimore Orioles Minor League teams during Minor League Spring Training. Mr. Oliver signed a 1992 Topps baseball card as he was leaving the complex.

 

Jhailyn Ortiz

Jhailyn Ortiz signed an 8x10 picture for me during Minor League Spring Training at Carpenter Complex on March 19, 2016.

 

Tim Naehring

I met Tim Naehring at a Bradenton Marauders home game as they were taking on the Tampa Yankees. Tim was sitting in the stands. I had his card with me as he was working with the New York Yankees Minor League teams. I got lucky by spotting him! Tim signed a 1992 Leaf baseball card on September 10, 2016.

 

Milt Cuyler

I met Milt Cuyler on January 10, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops. That was the hotel the Boston Red Sox Fantasy Camp had booked for guest coaches, such as Milt as well as participants. Milt signed a 1993 Fleer Ultra baseball card.

 

Chris Colabello

On March 28, 2015, Chris Colabello signed this 2015 Topps baseball card at Carpenter Complex during Minor League Spring Training. Chris was a member of the Toronto Blue Jays system and they were there to play the Phillies. 

 

Ranfi Casimiro

Ranfi Casimiro signed this 2016 Clearwater Threshers team set baseball card, on March 12, 2017 at Carpenter Complex, during the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League Spring Training.

 

Chad McConnell

Chad McConnell signed this 1993 Upper Deck baseball card for me in the mid 90's while playing in the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League system.

 

Tom Nuneviller

Tom Nuneviller signed this 1992-93 Fleer Excel baseball card for me in the mid-1990's when he was playing Minor League ball in the Phillies organization.

 

Bob Boone

I met Bob Boone at Carpenter Complex, the Philadelphia Phillies training facility on January 22, 2015. Mr. Boone was coaching the Phillies Phantasy Camp as one of the guest legends. He signed a 1991 Upper Deck baseball card.

 

Jesse Biddle

On March 21, 2015 Jesse Biddle signed this 8x10 picture at Carpenter Complex during the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League Spring Training.

 

Dann Bilardello

I met Dann Bilardello at Brigthouse Networks Field prior to a Minor League baseball game. Dann, the manager for the Palm Beach Cardinals, had just finished pinning up the lineup card in the visiting team dugout when he signed this 1984 Topps baseball card.

 

Chuck Knoblauch

Chuck Knoblauch signed this 1992 Donruss Triple Play baseball card for me at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium, outside of the visiting team clubhouse before a Spring Training game, when the Minnesota Twins came to play the Philadelphia Phillies, in the early 1990's.

 

Rick Aguilera

I met Rick Aguilera at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in the early 1990's, when the Minnesota Twins came to play the Philadelphia Phillies during Spring Training. Rick signed a 1992 Donruss Triple Play baseball card for me before the game, from outside of the visiting team clubhouse.

 

Gary Allenson

I met Gary Allenson on April 5, 2015 at Englebert Complex, the training facility of the Toronto Blue Jays, during Minor League Spring Training.

 

Stephen Alemais

Stephen Alemais signed this 2016 Bowman baseball card at Lecom Park, the home of the Bradenton Marauders and Spring Training home to the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 2, 2017 prior to a Florida State League game.

 

Will Clark

In 1996, my brother Dan and I were once again at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium, the Spring Training home of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Texas Rangers were in town to play the Phillies. My brother, Dan and I knew the clubhouse manager for the visiting team, Saul. Saul from time to time would let my brother and I hang out in the visiting clubhouse and get autographs. I'm sure nobody else was aware, as Saul probably would've been in a lot of trouble for allowing us to do this! Will Clark was one of the stars of the game going back to his San Francisco Giants days in 1980's. We were lucky to have the opportunity to sit and chat with Will the Thrill for a bit and he was kind enough to sign an 8x10 picture for each of us!

 

Juan Francisco

Juan Francisco seemed to be one of the toughest autographs to obtain! Each time I'd seen him which had been quite a few prior to finally getting him, he would ignore each request. In March, 2017 he was sent down to the Orioles Minor League Spring Training camp at Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex in Sarasota, Florida. On March 16, 2017 Juan was heading out of the clubhouse to his car, my son and I had asked him. He again, refused to acknowledge us and continued walking. He sat in his car for about 10 minutes which was parked close to mine. Another player had come out of the clubhouse and asked if we had any luck getting signatures. We said for the most part, yes. He then asked who we missed. I told him Juan Francisco, but I also mentioned that I didn't think he wanted to be bothered since he had a reputation of not signing autographs. The ball player, then took my son's and my card out of my book and knocked on Juan's driver-side window! Juan cracked open his car door and the player handed him the cards... Not the way I would've preferred, but the autograph has now been obtained and I'll never need to ask Mr. Francisco again!

 

Cole Figueroa

Cole Figueroa signed this 2013 Choice baseball card from the Durham Bulls team set on December 10, 2016 on the USF campus. Cole was participating in a wiffle ball tournament hosted by former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder, Sam Fuld.

 

Rafael Palmeiro

I first met Rafael Palmeiro during Spring Training at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida, when he came to play the Philadelphia Phillies. Rafael signed a 1992 Upper Deck baseball card. Mr. Palmeiro had quite an accomplished career, amassing 3,020 hits and 569 career home runs! Unfortunately,  Mr. Palmeiro was one of many of the games talented players to be accused of using performance enhancing drugs during his career and has been black listed from the sport and not given serious thought into entering the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

 

Doug Davis

On October 17, 2015 Doug Davis signed this 1992 Bowman baseball card at Englebert Complex, the training facility for the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida. Mr. Davis was there as a coach during the Blue Jays Florida Instructional League.

 

Vic Black

I met Vic Black on May 21, 2015 at Dunedin Stadium after he finished pitching in a rehab assignment for the St. Lucie Mets against the Dunedin Blue Jays. Vic signed an 8x10 picture on his way to the visiting team clubhouse.

 

Don Carman

Don Carman signed this 1991 Upper Deck baseball card at Brighthouse Networks Field on March 21, 2015. Don was participating in a Philadelphia Phillies alumni autograph signing prior to a Spring Training game.

 

Pat Borders

I believe I first met Pat Borders in 1993 at Lansbrook Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida. Pat signed a 1992 Uppder Deck baseball card. Pat was also the 1992 World Series MVP for the World Champion Toronto Blue Jays!

 

Cole Hamels

Cole Hamels signed this Phillies hat for me in 2005 at Brighthouse Networks Field in Clearwater, Florida while a member of the Clearwater Threshers. Cole hadn't made his Major League debut yet, but was nonetheless on a rehab assignment after injuring his hand.