I first met Carlos Delgado in 1994 at an autograph signing. Carlos signed the cover of a Beckett Focus on Future Stars price guide magazine. The 3 times Silver Slugger winner amassed 473 home runs and a career batting average of .280 and is still searching for his long overlooked and overdue spot in Cooperstown.
I first met Anthony Young at First Data Field on January 29, 2016 during the New York Mets Fantasty Camp. Anthony signed a 1992 Upper Deck baseball card for my son and I. About a year later, on January 27, 2017 Anthony was again attending the same Fantasy Camp. Anthony was kind enough to pose for a picture with my son! Anthony sadly passed away exactly 6 months later, on June 27, 2017.
I met Ray Knight at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium during Spring Training in 1996, when the Cincinnati Reds, whom he was managing came to play the Philadelphia Phillies. Ray signed this 1987 Topps baseball card right outside of the visiting clubhouse as he was leaving the field after batting practice. I'm very happy to add the 1986 World Series MVP into my collection!
I first met Randy Niemann in the mid-1990's when he was the pitching coach for the St. Lucie Mets of the Florida State League. Randy signed a 1987 Topps baseball card.
I met Edwin Diaz in 1995 when he and his team, the Port Charlotte Rangers traveled to play the Clearwater Phillies at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium. Edwin signed a 1994 Classic Best Gold baseball card.
Matt Hall signed this 2015 Bowman baseball card at Spectrum Field when the Lakeland Flying Tigers traveled to play the Clearwater Threshers on May 19, 2017. Matt made his Major League debut with the Detroit Tigers on September 15, 2018.
I met Stephen Tarpley at McKechnie Field on September 10, 2016 when the Tampa Yankees traveled to play the Bradenton Marauders. Stephen signed this 2016 team set card from his former team. Stephen had recently been traded to the New York Yankees organization. Stephen made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees on September 2, 2018.
