Taylor Trammell

Taylor Trammel came over to sign autographs on the third base line at George M. Steinbrenner Field, just before a game between the Daytona Tortugas and the Tampa Tarpons on April 18, 2018. Taylor signed a 2016 Bowman baseball card.

Tyler Stephenson

I met Tyler Stephenson on April 18, 2018 at George M. Steinbrenner Field when the Daytona Tortugas, the class A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds came to play the Tampa Tarpons (Yankees). Tyler signed a 2016 Bowman baseball card.

Tony Santillan

I met Tony Santillan at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 18, 2018 when the Daytona Tortugas, Class A advanced affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds came to play the Tampa Tarpons. Tony signed a 2017 Bowman's Best baseball card right before the game started.

Ryan Hendrix

 I met Ryan Hendrix at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 18, 2018 when the Daytona Tortugas, the Class A advanced team for the Cincinnati Reds, came to play the Tampa Tarpons. Ryan signed a 2016 Bowman baseball card in the bullpen, moments after a the finish to a 12-0 loss. Thankfully, Ryan did not pitch in this game!

Gene Tenace

I first met Gene Tenace in 1994 during Spring Training at Dunedin Stadium when he was a coach with the Toronto Blue Jays. Gene signed a 1979 Topps baseball card. In 2009, I spotted Cito Gaston walking out of the Chic-A-Boom Room, a local bar located in downtown Dunedin, FL. I said hello to Mr. Gaston and as if I knew him, I introduced him to a friend of mine I was with by saying, "This is Cito Gaston, the first African-American manager to win a World Series, and he did it back to back in 1992 & 93!" Cito replied, "You're good!". I then said to the man standing next to Cito, "You look familiar, too." He shook my hand and said, "Gene Tenace". I then said, "Oh, Gene Tenace, 1973 World Series MVP!" He smiled and held up two fingers and said, "72".  I told them it was good to see them and wished them well as we shook hands and headed in our separate directions. Cito once again complimented my knowledge of baseball history!

Yuri Sanchez

I met Yuri Sanchez in 1994 at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium when he was playing for the Lakeland Tigers and they traveled to play the Clearwater Phillies in the Florida State League. Yuri signed a 1993 Classic Best baseball card.

J.J. Munoz

I first met J.J. Munoz at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in 1993 when he was playing for the Clearwater Phillies. J.J. signed a 1992 Fleer Pro Cards baseball card. I remember when I was a bat boy, walking into the Clearwater Phillies clubhouse, I believe in 1995, I saw J.J. sitting in the middle of the clubhouse talking with some players. I said to him, "Hey, I remember you! You're J.J. Munoz!" J.J. looked at me and quickly responded, "Do you have a sister?" Puzzled, I acknowledged "Yes." He answered back, "I didn't fuck her!"