Brandon Duckworth

I first met Brandon Duckworth in 1998 when he was pitching for the Clearwater Phillies. I was a clubhouse attendant at that time. I was finally able to get his autograph on March 16, 2019 as he was walking into Spectrum Field, the Spring Training home of the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Florida. Brandon is scouting for the New York Yankees. My brother, Dan advised me to bring a card of Brandon as he had seen him at several Phillies Spring Training games. Once again, my brother was right! As Brandon was signing my card, I mentioned, "I should've had your autograph a long time ago. I was your clubby when you played for the Clearwater Phillies." Brandon looked at me and said, "Holy shit, you're right!". It was pretty cool for him to actually recognize me after not seeing me since 1999. Brandon signed my 2002 Fleer Box Score baseball card.

Kyle Tucker

I met Kyle Tucker at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Kyle was about to board the Houston Astros team bus just after a Spring Training game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Kyle signed a 2017 Bowman baseball card.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

On March 16, 2019, I went to Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida to try and get some autographs as the Houston Astros had traveled to play a Spring Training game against the Philadelphia Phillies. My brother had advised me the day before to bring a card of Lourdes Gurriel, since his brother Yuli, plays for Houston. My brother was right! After the game, Lourdes was hanging outside in the parking lot waiting for his brother. Lourdes was kind enough to sign my 2017 Bowman baseball card. My son was lucky enough to get both Gurriel brothers, back to back. I didn't have a card of Yuli.

Clarke Schmidt

I met Clarke Schmidt on March 16, 2019 as the New York Yankees Minor League affiliates came to play a Spring Training game against the Phillies Minor League affiliates at Carpenter Complex in Clearwater, Florida. Clarke signed a 2017 Bowman baseball card.

Carlos Arroyo

I originally met Carlos Arroyo in 1994 when I started working for the Clearwater Phillies as a bat boy. I finally obtained a baseball card of his about 25 years later! Carlos signed a 1981 TCMA baseball card for me on March 16, 2019 as he was getting into his car about to drive to Tampa to coach a Minor League Spring Training game between the Phillies and the Yankees.

Gregori Rivero

I met Gregori Rivero during Minor League Spring Training at Carpenter Complex in Clearwater, Florida. Gregori signed a 2017 Williamsport Crosscutters team set card.

Nick Pivetta

I met Nick Pivetta at Carpenter Complex, the Minor League training facility for the Philadelphia Phillies during Spring Training on March 16, 2019. Nick was sitting down waiting his turn to take batting practice prior to a Spring Training game against the Houston Astros. I had asked Nick if he would sign an autograph for my son and I. Nick said he would after BP. A few minutes later, Nick came over and said, "I've got some time, I'll sign for you now". My son and I were thankful as we pulled out our 8x10 pictures. A random teenager walked over as Nick was signing the pictures. The teen said to him, "Can I have your batting gloves?" Nick looked at him with hesitation then said, "No. -Do I go to your house and ask you for things?"  I couldn't help but to laugh as the kid asked a stupid question... What answer was he expecting?