Friday, December 31, 2021

Blake Weiman


I met him at a Minor League game at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida in 2018, when the Bradenton Marauders came to play the Clearwater Threshers.

Blake signed a 2017 West Virginia Black Bears Team Set card #32.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=weiman000bla

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Adam Oller


I met him at a Minor League game at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida in 2018, when the Bradenton Marauders came to play the Clearwater Threshers.

Adam signed a 2017 West Virginia Black Bears Team Set card #19.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/ollerad01.shtml

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Brett Pope


I met him at a Minor League game at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida in 2018, when the Bradenton Marauders came to play the Clearwater Threshers.

Brett signed a 2017 West Virginia Black Bears Team Set card #20.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=pope--000bre

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Greg Shields


I met him at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018, when North Carolina FC, whom he was an assistant coach for, came to play the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

After getting an autograph from Austin da Luz, I saw Mr. Shields and called for him. He looked my way and then continued walking into the clubhouse. I thought that maybe I had called the wrong person, it certainly wouldn't have been the first time that's happened. Several minutes later that same guy walks out of the clubhouse and back onto the pitch. I was hesitant this time and kept my mouth shut. However, the more I saw him as he was working with the players, I was convinced that it was him. When the pre-game warmups were finished, he again walked my way toward the clubhouse. I tried again and called for him, and once again he acknowledged me and I quickly asked him for an autograph. He came over and asked if I shouted him out earlier. I said "yes" and then he apologized. He said he saw Austin signing for me but he hardly ever gets asked for autographs himself, plus, he told me that he rarely travels with the team when they're on the road. I told him that I was very fortunate that he made this trip.

Greg signed a 2003 Panini Scottish Premier League sticker #250.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Shields

Monday, December 27, 2021

Colin Clarke


I met him at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018, when North Carolina FC, whom he was the head coach for, came to play the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Colin signed a 1991 Pro Set Soccer card #192.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Clarke_(footballer,_born_1962)

Sunday, December 26, 2021

Austin da Luz


I met him at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018, when North Carolina FC came to play the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Austin signed a 2010 Upper Deck World of Sports card #87.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_da_Luz

Saturday, December 25, 2021

Anthony Kay


I met him at a Minor League game at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida in 2018, when the St. Lucie Mets came to play the Clearwater Threshers.

Anthony signed a 2017 Bowman Chrome Prospects card #BCP246.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kayan01.shtml

Friday, December 24, 2021

Seth Davis


I met him at a Minor League game at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida in 2018, when the St. Lucie Mets came to play the Clearwater Threshers.

Seth signed a 2016 Columbia Fireflies Team Set card.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=davis-000set

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Ali Sanchez


I met him at a Minor League game at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida in 2018, when the St. Lucie Mets came to play the Clearwater Threshers.

Ali signed a 2017 Columbia Fireflies Team Set card.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sanchal04.shtml

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Blake Tiberi


I met him at a Minor League game at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida in 2018, when the St. Lucie Mets came to play the Clearwater Threshers.

Blake signed a 2017 Columbia Fireflies Team Set card.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=tiberi000bla

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Quinn Brodey


I met him at a Minor League game at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida in 2018, when the St. Lucie Mets came to play the Clearwater Threshers.

Quinn signed a 2017 Bowman Draft card #BD-24.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=brodey000qui

Monday, December 20, 2021

Ben Rortvedt


I met him at a Minor League game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida in 2018, when the Fort Myers Miracle came to play the Lakeland Flying Tigers.

Ben signed a 2016 Bowman Draft card #BD-101.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rortvbe01.shtml

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Alex Kirilloff


I met him at a Minor League game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida in 2018, when the Fort Myers Miracle came to play the Lakeland Flying Tigers.

Alex signed a 2017 Topps Pro Debut card #3.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kirilal01.shtml

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Shane Carrier


I met him at a Minor League game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida in 2018, when the Fort Myers Miracle came to play the Lakeland Flying Tigers.

Shane signed a 2017 Cedar Rapids Kernels Team Set card #05.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=carrie000sha

Friday, December 17, 2021

Royce Lewis


I met him at a Minor League game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida in 2018, when the Fort Myers Miracle came to play the Lakeland Flying Tigers.

Royce signed a 2017 Bowman Draft card #BD-1.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lewisro02.shtml

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Aaron Whitefield


I met him at a Minor League game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida in 2018, when the Fort Myers Miracle came to play the Lakeland Flying Tigers.

Aaron signed a 2017 Cedar Rapids Kernels Team Set card #25.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/whiteaa01.shtml

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Scott Kazmir


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018. He was there to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the 2008 American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays team.

Scott signed a 2009 Topps Allen & Ginter's card #203.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kazmisc01.shtml

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Melvin "B.J." Upton, Jr.


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018. He was there to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the 2008 American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays team.

B.J. signed a 2012 Topps card #443.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/u/uptonbj01.shtml

Monday, December 13, 2021

Gabe Gross


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018. He was there to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the 2008 American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays team.

Gabe signed a 2009 Upper Deck card #889.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/grossga01.shtml

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Grant Balfour


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018. He was there to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the 2008 American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays team.

Grant signed a 2010 Upper Deck card #490.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/balfogr01.shtml

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Fernando Perez


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018. He was there to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the 2008 American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays team.

Fernando signed a 2009 Topps 206 card #147.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/perezfe01.shtml

Friday, December 10, 2021

Jace Fry


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018, when the Chicago White Sox came to play the Tampa Bay Rays.

Jace signed a 2015 Topps Heritage Minor League card #19.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fryja01.shtml

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Leury Garcia


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018, when the Chicago White Sox came to play the Tampa Bay Rays.

Leury signed a 2017 Topps Pro Debut Promo Night card #PN-MAS.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/garcile02.shtml

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Mark Salas


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018, when the Chicago White Sox, whom he was a bullpen catcher for, came to play the Tampa Bay Rays.

Mark signed a 1991 Upper Deck card #205.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/salasma01.shtml

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Adam Engel


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018, when the Chicago White Sox came to play the Tampa Bay Rays.

Adam signed a 2015 Bowman Prospects card #BP99.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/engelad01.shtml

Monday, December 6, 2021

Reid Brignac


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018. He was there to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the 2008 American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays team.

Reid signed a 2011 Topps Allen & Ginter's card #282.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/brignre01.shtml

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Justin Ruggiano


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018. He was there to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the 2008 American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays team.

Justin signed a 2014 Topps card #271.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/ruggiju01.shtml

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Xavier Cedeno


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018, when the Chicago White Sox came to play the Tampa Bay Rays.

Xavier signed a 2014 Syracuse Chiefs Team Set card #07.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cedenxa01.shtml

Friday, December 3, 2021

Nick Capra


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018, when the Chicago White Sox, whom he was the third base coach for, came to play the Tampa Bay Rays.

Nick signed a 1991 Line Drive AAA Pre-Rookie card #307.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/caprani01.shtml

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Scott Dohmann


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2018. He was there to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the 2008 American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays team.

Scott signed a 2008 Upper Deck card #83.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dohmasc01.shtml

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Steven Sensley


I met him at a Minor League game at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida in 2018, when the Tampa Tarpons came to play the Clearwater Threshers.

Steven signed a 2017 Pulaski Yankees Team Set card #28.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=sensle000ste