I met Mauricio Llovera at Spectrum Field prior to the start of game 1 of a Florida State League playoff series against the Daytona Tortugas, on September 4, 2018 Mauricio was charting in the stands for the Threshers, along with team mate Alejandro Requena. Mauricio signed a 2018 Clearwater Threshers team set baseball card.
I met Jose Gomez on September 4, 2014 at Spectrum Field just after he finished his pre-game stretching, prior to game 1 of a Florida State League playoff game against the Daytona Tortugas. Jose signed a 2018 Clearwater Threshers team set baseball card.
I met Edgar Cabral prior to the start of game 1 of a Florida State League playoff game against the Daytona Tortugas at Spectrum Field on September 4, 2014. Edgar was just about to warm up his starting pitcher, Adonis Medina. Edgar signed a 2018 Clearwater Threshers team set baseball card.
I met Ibandel Isabel prior to the start of a game between the Daytona Tortugas and the home team Dunedin Blue Jays. Ibandel signed an 8x10 picture on August 31, 2018. Ibandel had been traded to the Cincinnati Reds organization from the Dodgers earlier in the season. Ibandel's bat exploded with power as he set a Florida State League record for most home runs hit in a season with 35! He totaled 36 overall in 2018 as he hit one home run while playing for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
Scott Moss signed an 8x10 picture for me at Dunedin Stadium on August 31, 2018. Scott was the starting pitcher for the Daytona Tortugas as he faced the Dunedin Blue Jays. Scott had a rough outing as he was pulled from the game in the second inning after surrendering 6 runs on 7 hits. Scott still had an outstanding season for Daytona, posting a 15-4 record for the season.
I met Stuart Fairchild on August 31, 2018 at Dunedin Stadium. Stuart was playing for the Daytona Tortugas. They were in town to face the Dunedin Blue Jays. Stuart was brought in to play Center Field after Tortugas outfielders, Michael Beltre and Taylor Trammell collided. Taylor Trammell was pulled and replaced by Stuart, who went 1-2 with a walk in three plate appearances. Stuart signed a 2017 Bowman baseball card prior to the start of the game.
I met Courtney Hawkins on August 31, 2018 at Dunedin Stadium when the Daytona Tortugas, class A advanced team for the Cincinnati Reds came to play the Dunedin Blue Jays. The Tortugas lost this game by a score of 8-1. Courtney was still kind enough to sign my 2015 Bowman baseball card after the game.
