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.

 

Kyle Kendrick

 I attended the Phillies Phantasy Camp on Saturday January 24, 2026 to get some autographs of some of the former big leaguers that were coaching the campers. I spotted Kyle Kendrick talking with former teammate Cole Hamels at Carpenter Complex. Luckily, I was prepared and had his 2014 Topps baseball card in my car. Once I returned with the card, I approached him and he was kind enough to sign for me!

Chase Utley

Chase Utley signed this 8x10 picture at Brighthouse Networks Field on March 21, 2015 as he was walking to his car in the players parking lot after a Spring Training game in Clearwater, Florida.

 

Tyler Austin

My son was able to get this 8x10 picture signed by Tyler Austin for me on January 14, 2026. 

My son is on the Varsity baseball team for A3 Baseball Academy, playing for the Trojans. Tyler Austin has been working out at the A3 facility for some time and was kind enough to sign an autograph for us.

 

Jack McDowell

I mailed this Beckett Baseball Card Monthly magazine to Jack McDowell on December 31, 2025 along with $5, which I had heard is his standard autograph request fee. I was thrilled to receive it back on Friday January 9, 2026 for a quick turn-around! Black Jack won a Cy Young Award in 1993 capping his 22-Win season!

 

Bucky Irving

My son and I met Bucky Irving at an autograph signing event at Planet Fitness in Wesley Chapel, Florida on January 6, 2026. My son and I had each brought a specific 8x10 picture to get signed. We unfortunately were informed the moment it was our turn to meet him that no outside items were permitted and we had to settle on the pre-approved give-away photo provided by Planet Fitness. We are of course happy to add Bucky into our collections as he's an exciting player to watch, but were discouraged that our prepared items were turned away.