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.

 

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.