Joel Chimelis

Joel Chimelis signed this 1993 Classic Best baseball card for me on Saturday March 7, 2026 after a Phillies Minor League Spring Training game at Carpenter Complex. Joel, a Minor League coach in the Phillies farm system. I approached him and asked him for an autograph and he was kind enough to do so. As he was signing the card, I told him that I had always liked that card. He replied that the uniform pictured, was made of wool and was very itchy and uncomfortable. Regardless, it looked great! Glad to have such a cool baseball card signed and added to my collection.

 

Eloy Jimenez

Pleased to add Eloy Jimenez to my autograph collection, when he signed this 2023 Topps Heritage card at Baycare Ballpark on March 7, 2026. Eloy had just exited the Toronto Blue Jays bus prior to a Spring Training game against the Phillies. He came right over and said, "I'm gonna be late. I can only sign about two". That's what he said, but he probably signed 10 or so. Glad to be one of them! Eloy was the Midwest League MVP in 2016 and took home an American League Silver Slugger award in 2020.