Shane Bieber

Shane Bieber signed a 2024 Topps Stadium Club baseball card for me on May 31, 2026 moments after finishing a rehab start for the Dunedin Blue Jays. The game was being played at BayCare Ballpark against the home team Clearwater Threshers. I am thrilled to add another former Cy Young Award winner into my collection!

 

Craig Kimbrel

Craig Kimbrel was signed by the Tampa Bay Rays on May 26, 2026 after a short stint with the New York Mets. On May 31, 2026 around 7pm, the 2011 Rookie of the Year winner signed an 8x10 picture for me as he was leaving Tropicana Field a couple of hours after his new team, the Rays had defeated the Los Angeles Angels. Very excited to add this legendary closer into my collection!

 

Griffin Jax

Griffin Jax signed this 2023 Topps card from his car as he was leaving Tropicana Field on May 31, 2026 after his Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Los Angeles Angels. I was told Griffin was a tough autograph to obtain. That was not my experience at all. Griffin was very kind and approachable. Very happy to have him in my collection!

 

Keith Johnson

 I had this 1992 Front Row baseball card for a very long time and was finally able to get Los Angeles Angels coach, Keith Johnson to sign it on May 31, 2026 as he was boarding the Angels team bus after wrapping up a series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. I called his name and he was pleasant enough to come over!

Jorge Soler

This one was truly a pleasant surprise for me. On Friday May 29, 2026 My son and I went to Tropicana Field to watch the Los Angeles Angels play the home town Tampa Bay Rays. After the game, we were hanging out in a special spot trying for autographs from players as they were leaving the ballpark.

The only one we spotted leaving was Jorge Soler. Jorge has a reputation of not being fan friendly when it comes to signing autographs. I'm guessing we caught him in a good mood. As he approached us, my son called his name and Jorge signed a 2015 Topps rookie card for me and my son had his 2026 Topps card signed as well! Always exciting to get somebody you least expect, especially when that somebody is a former World Series MVP as he was when he dominated his power at the plate in the 2021 World Series securing a ring for the Atlanta Braves.

 

Jose Siri

On Friday May 29, 2026 my son and I went to Tropicana Field to watch the Los Angeles Angels play the Tampa Bay Rays. Former Rays outfield Jose Siri had just finished taking BP with his new team and walked into the dugout. I called his name and he came right over and signed this 2024 Topps baseball card for me! I was very surprised on his generosity with autograph collectors, as he signed for a large group of people for an extended amount of time, which is odd for a lot of players. I wish more players would be so fan friendly as Jose appeared to be! 

 

Jon Gruden

 Super Bowl XXXVII Champion and former Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden signed this 8x10 picture for me on May 17, 2026 at the University of Tampa's lacrosse field around 12:50pm. Mr. Gruden had posted on Facebook that he'd be there to cheer on his son, the Spartans and city of Tampa for the Tampa Spartans Final Four game. 

Rob Gronkowski

I met Rob Gronkowski on May 6, 2026 at Greenlane in Lutz, Florida. He was working the the drive through window from 12pm-1pm. When we arrived, the line was so long, it took almost the entire hour to get to the window! Rob was great, took my money, provided my order and signed an 8x10 picture!!

Very excited to add him into my collection!

 

Jonathan Aranda

All-Star Jonathan Aranda signed this 2023 Topps baseball card on the night of May 1, 2026. Jonathan pulled his car over outside of the players parking lot at Tropicana Field and was kind enough to sign an autograph for my son and I. Jonathan was leaving following a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.

 

Jesse Chavez

 On Friday May 1, 2026 I was able to get this 2010 Upper Deck baseball card signed by long time relief pitcher and 2026 Bullpen Coach for the San Francisco Giants, Jesse Chavez! Jesse signed the card prior to a game at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Elian Pena

I met 18 year old Elian Pena on April 30, 2026 at George M. Steinbrenner Field when the St. Lucie Mets traveled to Tampa to play the Tampa Tarpons. Elian signed an 8x10 picture for me about 5 minutes after the gates opened. He had just entered the visiting team dugout from the Mets clubhouse. Elian, a top prospect, is hopeful to have a long bright career with the Mets. Although the Mets lost this contest 8-5, Elian managed to go 2-4, ending the night with a batting average of .353! Pretty impressive for somebody as young as he is. Looking forward to following his career!