Wednesday, July 29, 2015

TTM Success Justin Nicolino

A total scan of the cards Justin signed for me c/o the New Orleans Zephyrs

Justin Nicolino 2015 Bowman Farms Finest Mini Miami Marlins baseball card AUTOGRAPH

 Justin Nicolino 2014 Topps Heritage Minors Jacksonville Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
  Justin Nicolino 2014 Topps Heritage Minors Jacksonville Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Green Border
Justin Nicolino 2015 Bowman Miami Marlins baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Justin signed 4/4 for me in two weeks c/o the Marlins AAA team. I knew Justin is a very good signer so I was glad I got these back. He signed them beautifully in blue. Justin has been up and down with the Marlins this year and has a good future with them. Thanks Justin!

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

IP Colorado Rockies Autograph recap at Wrigley Field 7/28/15

Chicago, IL-- Did great with the Rockies today good signing team I got a ton of really good big leaguers, I got D.J. LeMahieu, for former favorite Cub and CarGo who I've liked for a long time and some really cool cards. Good Day here's what I got:

Daily Total: 27
From top left to bottom right:
Rafael Betancourt 1960 Fleer Colorado Rockies custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Brandon Barnes 2015 Gypsy Queen Houston Astros baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Drew Stubbs 2011 Topps Team USA custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Christian Friedrich 2012 Bowman RC Colorado Rockies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
D.J. LeMahieu 2013 Topps Colorado Rockies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jorge De La Rosa 2008 Topps Colorado Rockies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Nick Hundley 2012 Topps San Diego Padres baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ben Paulsen 2010 Topps Pro Debut Tri-City Dust Devils baseball card AUTOGRAPH Blue Border

Rafael Betancourt: Rafael was kinda grumpy only signed for a few people then left to get a cab but I got him and he has a pretty decent sig too!

Brandon Barnes: I can't believe I didn't have an actual card of Brandon must've sent it to him... He was super nice and signed my custom.

Drew Stubbs: Drew signed my Team USA custom and thought it was cool! Thanks Drew!

Christian Friedrich: Christian signed the only card I had and is a local guy so he had a lot of family with him. Thanks Christian!

D.J. LeMahieu: My former favorite Cub came back to see me and sign a few autos he was nice, with family and came out and signed everything for everyone. Glad to get him!

Jorge De La Rosa: I have soooo many cards of Jorge but he only did one but at least it is a 2008 which I like. Thanks Jorge.

Nick Hundley: Nick signed one I had others but I didn't bring them because I wasn't really prepared.. Thanks for signing Nick!

Ben Paulsen: Ben signed my only card after the game, very chill had this card forever, glad to get it signed.

From top left to bottom right:
Carlos Gonzalez 2013 Topps Cut to the chase Colorado Rockies Die-Cut baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Carlos Gonzalez 2009 Topps Colorado Rockies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Michael McKenry 2012 Topps Pittsburgh Pirates baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Eric Young 1995 Topps Colorado Rockies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Eric Young 2001 Topps Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Eric Young 1995 Score Colorado Rockies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Eric Young 1995 Upper Deck Collectors Choice Colorado Rockies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jeff Huson 2001 Fox Stadium Giveaway Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Carlos Gonzalez: Cargo signed two for me, one before the game, one after, was super nice and chill very happy to get him, I've always liked him, except when he faces the Cubs... Thanks Cargo!

Michael McKenry: Michael signed one before the game for me and was nice he's faced the Cubs so many times I am glad to try I've honestly never tried for him before but I am happy to get him now. Thanks!

Eric Young: E-Y always hooks it up he was with a kid leaving the locker room (not EYJ) and stopped and signed for me he signs super fast so they kinda smeared... Thank E-Y!

Jeff Huson: I've had this card for so long, very happy to finally get it signed! His only Cubs card I believe... Was very nice signed leaving the broadcast booth.

From top left to bottom right:
Gonzalez Germen 2015 Bowman Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH (I took the photo)
Gonzalez Germen Turkey Red Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Gonzalez Germen 2015 Topps Gypsy Queen custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH (I took the photo)
Gonzalez Germen 2015 Bowman Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH (I took the photo)
Charlie Blackmon 2014 Topps Colorado Rockies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Charlie Blackmon 2015 Bowman Colorado Rockies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Yohan Flande 1958 Topps Sporting News 2009 Futures game world team custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Yohan Flande 1958 Topps Sporting News 2009 Futures game world team custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Gonzalez Germen: Gonzalez was nice as usual, not sure how good his English is but he really liked the customs, first time getting him since Spring Training and first time getting him at Wrigley. Thanks Gonzalez!

Charlie Blackmon: Charlie signed 2 for me, the #1 guy I wanted this whole series and he was very nice, he asked if I had any more. Thanks!

Yohan Flande: Yohan was the starting pitcher and signed two futures game cards for my custom set after the game. Thanks Yohan!


From left to right:
Eddie Butler 1958 Topps Sporting News 2013 Futures Game custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Eddie Butler 2014 Topps Heritage Minors Tulsa Drillers baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Eddie Butler 1958 Topps Sporting News 2013 Futures Game custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Eddie Butler: Eddie was so nice before the game signed everything for everyone and talked to people while doing it. Overall class act, wish I brought more for him, great guy!

TTM Success John Rhienecker

John Rheinecker 2008 Topps Texas Rangers baseball card AUTOGRAPH


John signed this card c/o his home address in 2 weeks, John was a former 1st round pick to the Oakland Athletics in 2001 but spent a  lot of time in the minors and had a very short MLB career playing parts of two seasons in 2006, and 2007. John is an Illinois native and still lives in the state of Illinois actually. Thanks for taking the time John, gotta love the '08 Topps! 


TTM Success Jack McKeon

Jack McKeon 2006 Topps MGR Florida Marlins baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Trader Jack signed my card in a week and a half c/o his home address. He is a border line hall of fame manager but he did manage for a very long time. He signed this beautifully in blue too! He currently has a front office position for the Marlins. Thanks for taking the time Trader Jack!

Monday, July 27, 2015

IP Chicago Cubs parking lot recap at Wrigley Field 7/27/15

Chicago, IL-- I did good today, got some Cubs and just wanted to get out of the house so I went over to Wrigley to get some guys in the Parking Lot I got some good guys, I am surprised Edwin Jackson was still here and it is always a good day when you get a hall of famer and it was an overall good day, and here is what I got:

 From top left to bottom right:
Jason Hammel 2014 Topps Oakland Athletics baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jason Hammel 2005 Upper Deck MLB Artifacts Tampa Bay Rays baseball card AUTOGRAPH #'d 316/799
Jason Hammel 2011 Topps Cognac shimmer Colorado Rockies baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jason Hammel 2005 Upper Deck Origins Tampa Bay Devil Rays baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Kyle Hendricks Iowa Cubs custom super fractor custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Billy Williams 2013 Topps Archives Season Ticket Holder giveaway baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Kris Bryant 2015 Panini Stars and Stripes Team USA baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dallas Beeler 2012 Gypsy Queen Tennessee Smokies custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dallas Beeler 2009 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Jason Hammel: Jason Hammel was chill as usual signed all 4 for me at once he's one of the best about it on the team. Thanks Jason!

Kyle Hendricks: Kyle only sigmed one because he was pitching but was nice as usual.

Billy Williams: Never a bad day when you get  a Hall of Famer he signed for everyone while leaving the parking lot.

Kris Bryant: I thought Kris' fanatics deal would screw this up for me but he came over and signed for me such a nice guy.

Dallas Beeler: Dallas was nice he's not on the roster for today so maybe they are making a move with him later? Thanks Dallas!
From top left to bottom right:
James Russell 2015 Gypsy Queen Chicago Federals custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
James Russell 1962 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
James Russell 2010 Bowman Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
James Russell 1995 Score Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Justin Grimm 2013 Topps Blue Border Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Neil Ramirez 1962 Topps Chicago Cubs custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Neil Ramirez 1968 Topps Sporting News Aflac All American custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Yoervis Medina 2014 Topps Seattle Mariners baseball card AUTOGRAPH


James Russell: James was nice as usual signed all 4 for me very nice guy glad that he is back.

Justin Grimm: Justin is getting hard now which is too bad but thanks for signing!

Neil Ramirez: Neil signed 2/4 but its my first time getting him ever at Wrigley so I'm happy. Thanks Neil!

Yoervis Medina: Yoervis was walking in with Manny Ramirez and Hector Rondon and my buddy Manny made Yoervis stop and sign for me but he only did one though. Thanks Yoervis! 

From top left to bottom right:
Dave Martinez 1991 Topps Montreal Expos baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dave Martinez 1990 Fleer Montreal Expos baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Travis Wood 2014 Topps Gypsy Queen Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Addison Russell 2015 Bowman Chrome Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Edwin Jackson 2012 Topps Heritage St. Louis Cardinals baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Edwin Jackson 2009 Topps Heritage Detroit Tigers baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Dave Martinez: Dave signed two cards for me at the parking lot, was surprisingly nice. Thanks Dave!

Travis Wood: Travis signed one for me was kinda rude about it though told me to hurry up.

Addison Russell: Addison signed for the first time in a long time and its my first Cub of him too! Thanks Addi!

Edwin Jackson: I guess Edwin was cleaning out his locker today and he came through and he signed two for me but I think he would've done more he was in a great mood, good for him!

From left to right:
Ron Coomer 1999 Topps Chrome Minnesota Twins baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ron Coomer 1998 Topps Chrome Minnesota Twins baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ron Coomer 1996 Donruss Minnesota Twins baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Ron Coomer: Ron signed 3/3 for me going into the stadium, nice as always.

TTM Success Josh Davis

A total scan of the cards Josh signed for me.

 Josh Davis 2014 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Josh Davis 2014 Choice Boise Hawks baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Very cool success from former Cubs prospect, Josh Davis. I sent him a DM on Instagram asking if I could mail these two cards and he gave me his address and signed and sent them back to me and wrote me a nice letter answering all of my questions. Thanks Josh! 

Friday, July 24, 2015

50/50 Trade with my friend Patrick O'Connor AKA @Oriolesfan2131 on Instagram

Well my friend Patrick hooked me up! Here is what I got from him we did some 50/50 and some trades for some stuff and in return he gave me two signed team sets of teams he graphs and some stuff we did for a 50/50.

Here is what I got:

 From Top left to bottom right:
Tyler Kolek 2014 Bowman Miami Marlins baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Pedro Severino 2015 Bowman Washington Nationals baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Kolek 2015 Bowman Miami Marlins baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jake Johansen 2015 Bowman Chrome Washington Nationals baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jake Johansen 2015 Bowman Washington Nationals baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jon Keller 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Adrian Marin 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
David Hess 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Cody Wheeler 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH

 From top left to bottom right:
Ausin Urban 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Austin Wynns 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Anthony Caronia 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Johnny Ruettiger 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Luis Gonzalez 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Williams Louico 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Josh Hart 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Chance Sisco 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tucker Nathans 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
 From top left to bottom right:
Ronan Pacheco 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jimmy Yacabonis 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Justin Viele 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Anthony Hewitt 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Gregory Lorenzo 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Brenden Webb 2015 Choice Frederick Keys baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Austen Williams 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Drew Van Orden 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Dale Carey 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
 From top left to bottom right:
Phillips Valdez 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Cody Dent 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Raudy Read 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Don Neidig 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Gabe Torres 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Connor Bach 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Brennan Middleton 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Sam Johns 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Matt Reistteter 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH

 From top left to bottom right:
Andrew Cooper 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Luis Reyes 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Luis Ordaz 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Austin Davidson 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
David Masters 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jeff Gardner 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Patrick Anderson 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mario Sanchez 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jake Mayers 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
 From top left to bottom right:
Jose Marmolejos-Diaz 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Robert Orlan 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Jefry Rodriguez 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Mapes 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Grant DeBruin 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Alec Keller 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Osvaldo Abreu 2015 Choice Hagerstown Suns baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Reynaldo Lopez 1961 Fleer Hagerstown Suns custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Reynaldo Lopez 1961 Fleer Hagerstown Suns custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

From top left to bottom right:
Reynaldo Lopez 1961 Fleer Hagerstown Suns custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Reynaldo Lopez 1961 Fleer Hagerstown Suns custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Reynaldo Lopez 2015 Topps Gypsy Queen custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Reynaldo Lopez 2015 Topps Gypsy Queen custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Wilmer Difo 2015 Bowman Washington Nationals custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Wilmer Difo 2015 Bowman Washington Nationals custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Wilmer Difo 2010 Bowman Washington Nationals custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Wilmer Difo 2010 Bowman Washington Nationals custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

From top left to bottom right:
Tyler Kolek 2010 Bowman Texas Rangers custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Kolek 2010 Bowman Texas Rangers custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Kolek 1952 Topps Perfect Game Custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Kolek 1952 Topps Perfect Game Custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Pedro Severino 2010 Bowman Washington Nationals custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Pedro Severino 2010 Bowman Washington Nationals custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Pedro Severino 2010 Bowman Washington Nationals custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Pedro Severino 2010 Bowman Washington Nationals custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

TTM Success Tyler Heineman with game used batting gloves

A total scan of the cards Tyler signed for me
game used batting gloves he gave me

Tyler Heineman 2013 Bowman Breakouts Houston Astros baseball card AUTOGRAPH
 Tyler Heineman 2013 Bowman Origins Californa Flag Houston Astros baseball card AUTOGRAPH
 Tyler Heineman 2013 Bowman Chrome Houston Astros baseball card AUTOGRAPH
 Tyler Heineman 2013 Bowman Chrome blue refractor Houston Astros baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tyler Heineman 2013 Panini Prizm Perennial Draft Picks baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Awesome return from my friend Tyler Heineman! If you don't remember he sent me his game used bat which you can read about here and now I got some gloves I have been picking up his cards whenever I see them and I asked if I could send them to him and wondered if he had an extra pair of batting gloves and he said just mail me a return envelope and he has an extra pair laying around and a week later I get this in the mail! Tyler is an awesome guy he's always doing Twitter giveaways and is moving up the Astros Organization quickly I wouldn't be surprised if he is in the big leagues this year. Thanks so much Tyler!

Thursday, July 23, 2015

IP Kane County Cougars vs. Quad Cities River Bandits autograph recap at Fifth Third Ballpark 7/23/15

Geneva, IL--- Great time back in Kane County got some more Bregman and I got some Wei-Chieh Huang who played in the futures game this year and I got Morgan Ensberg who is roving with the Astros and some cool customs of guys I got yesterday. I got to thank Vince Harrison and Mark Grudzielanek for the free tickets. Great game I wish I could go to more Minor League games but I really enjoy the time I do spend there! Here is what I got:

Daily Total: 32

Kane County Cougars: 18

Quad City River Bandits: 14

From top left to bottom right:
Jency Solis 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ethan Elias 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Elvin Soto 2011 Topps Team USA custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Elvin Soto 1952 Topps Perfect Game custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Elvin Soto 1985 Topps Team USA custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Elvin Soto 2011 Topps Team USA custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Joe Munoz 1952 Topps Perfect Game custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Joe Munoz 1952 Topps Perfect Game custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 

Jency Solis; Jency signed this card before me before the game. Thanks Jency! 

Ethan Elias: Ethan signed for me before the game, he was the starting pitcher. 

Elvin Soto: Elvin signed these before the game he was the starting Catcher and signed 4/4 very nice guy has a ton of Team USA stuff. Thanks Elvin! 

Joe Munoz: Joe signed 2 perfect game customs after the game, said he loved the old photo. He is  a former 2nd round pick just now finding his way. 

From top left to bottom right: 

Ryan Gebhardt 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mark Grudzielanek 1997 SP Montreal Expos baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Mark Grudzielanek 2008 Topps Kansas City Royals baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Wei-Chieh Huang 2011 Bowman Kane County Cougars custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Wei-Chieh Huang 1958 Topps Sporting News Futures Game World Team custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Wei-Chieh Huang 2012 Bowman Superfractor futures game custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Mark Grudzielanek 1997 Topps Montreal Expos custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Ryan Gebhardt: Ryan pitched yesterday and he played in the field today. He signed for me before the game. Thanks Ryan! 

Mark Grudzielanek: I waited long for Grudzielanek again to thank him and Vince Harrison for the tickets today and he signed 3/3 for me. Thanks Mark! 

Wei-Chieh Huang: Wei-Chieh signed these 3 cards before the game, I absolutely love the futures game customs and his signature. Thanks Wei-Chieh! He speaks no English if you ever try to get him. 

From Left to right:
Henry Castillo 1982 Topps In Action Kane County Cougars custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Henry Castillo 1982 Topps In Action Kane County Cougars custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Henry Castillo: Henry was very nice I made some cards because I think he is the best player on the team he is hitting over .360 and is a great defensive infielder as well he spoke good English and signed these after the game.

Quad Cities: 

From top left to bottom right: 
Morgan Ensberg 2015 Topps Gypsy Queen Houston Astros custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Morgan Ensberg 2007 Fleer Ultra Houston Astros baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Morgan Ensberg 1960 Fleer Houston Astros custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Alex Bregman 2015 Topps Houston Astros custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Alex Bregman 2011 Bowman Louisiana State University custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Alex Bregman 1995 Score Team USA custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Alex Bregman 1968 Topps Louisiana State University custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Alex Bregman 2015 Topps Heritage new age performers Team USA custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH "2015 1st round pick"

Alex Bregman 2015 Bowman Louisiana State University custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 

Morgan Ensberg: I got Morgan again which was nice because I didn't have a card yesterday he signed an actual card and two customs. Thanks Morgan!

Alex Bregman:
Alex Sweetspotted a baseball for me

Alex is just the nicest guy ever he stayed after the game for 30 mins and signed like 500 autos signed everything for everyone just an awesome guy! I am a big fan of his for a long time!

From top left to bottom right:
Angel Heredia 1961 Fleer Quad Cities River Bandits custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Angel Heredia 2014 Bowman Quad Cities River Bandits custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Sean McMullen 1960 Fleer LSU custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Angel Heredia 1982 Topps In Action custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Angel Heredia: Angel signed 3 for me after the game but spoke no English. Thanks Angel

Sean McMullen: Sean was chill he signed one after the game he was really nice but I don't see him going very far. Thanks Sean!

Thanks to everyone who signed I really love graphing minor league ball! 

TTM Success Shane Dawson

Shane Dawson 2014 Grandstand Lansing Lugnuts baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Shane signed 1/4 in a month c/o the Lansing Lugnuts he kept all the customs. I was planning on getting these cards signed when I went to Lansing last season but I did not see him so I mailed everything and he only sent this back but its okay. I hear Shane has been having a breakout season with Lansing this year, too bad I cannot make it back there... Now off to my second day in Kane County! Thanks Shane!

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

IP Kane County Cougars vs. Quad City River Bandits autograph recap 7/22/15

Geneva, IL-- I did great, I love getting minor league autographs so much more than the Major Leaguers every time I go I forget how willing these players are to sign and how you never get turned down and players always do multiples and are just very nice. The main reason I came here is because of Alex Bregman, the #2 overall pick in this years draft and 5 year veteran of Team USA, he is also one of the nicest most humble players I have ever met, signed 14 cards to me and said he would have signed more if I brought it, he also thanked me for waiting all 15 innings for him this was apparently the longest game in franchise history for them. I also waited an hour and a half after the game for Kane County's manager, former Chicago Cubs and Gold Glove winner, Mark Grudzielanek but like I said he was the last one to leave and I waited a while so they gave me free tickets for the game tomorrow and by they I mean him and hitting coach, Vince Harrison. I was going tomorrow anyways because I saw Morgan Ensberg in the dugout and I have some cards. Here is what I got:

Daily Total: 37

Kane County: 23

Quad Cities (Bregman): 14

From top left to bottom right:
Cody Geyer 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Tom Jameson 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Brad Keller 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Zac Curtis 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Nick Baker 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Colin Bray 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Victor Reyes 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Victor Reyes 2015 Bowman Atlanta Braves baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Doug Bochtler 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Cody Geyer: Cody was very nice before the game when he signed, signed for everyone but he needs to work on that signature... Thanks Cody!

Tom Jameson: Tom signed my card, he was wearing a pull over but I recognized him from South Bend last year and he signed one and was very nice!

Brad Keller; Brad was the starting pitcher and signed one when he came out to warm up.

Zac Curtis: Zac was the first half minor league pitcher of the year for the D-Backs and was easy to recognize with the goggles and the hair. Thanks Zac

Nick Baker: I missed Nick coming out because someone else came out at the same time who I got so I went over to the bullpen and got him.

Colin Bray: I heard impressive things about this guy but he did not have a good game, but he signed so I can't complain. Thanks Colin!

Victor Reyes: Victor was cool, he speaks no English though but he came over and signed my two cards, you would think a guy as big as him would have more pop in his bat. Thanks Victor

Doug Bochtler: Doug signed one, he was the pitching coach last year in South Bend so I remembered him.

From top left to bottom right:
Cody Regis 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Marty Herum 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Elvin Soto 2010 Bowman Chrome Team USA baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Joe Munoz 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Joe Munoz 2014 Choice South Bend Silver Hawks custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Vince Harrison 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Cody Regis: Cody signed before the game for me and was really nice, big guy.

Marty Herum: I did not get Marty last year in South Bend so I am happy to get him now.

Elvin Soto:
Elvin signing for me

I've had this card forever so I am glad to finally get this signed he has a good sig as well. Thanks Elvin!

Joe Munoz: Joe signed both my cards, I had the South Bend card left over from last year because he wasn't there when I went, really nice guy, and a second round pick.

Vince Harrison: Vince was really nice he came out with Grud and thanked me for waiting so long and signed my card he was really cool!

From top left to bottom right:
Mark Grudzielanek 1995 Fleer Montreal Expos baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mark Grudzielanek 1998 Fleer Montreal Expos baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mark Grudzielanek 1995 Upper Deck Minors Harrisburg Senators baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mark Grudzielanek 2001 Upper Deck Victory Los Angeles Dodgers baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mark Grudzielanek 1995 Topps Montreal Expos baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mark Grudzielanek 1995 Topps Stadium Club Montreal Expos baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mark Grudzielanek 2015 Grandstand Kane County Cougars baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Mark Grudzielanek 2004 Topps Heritage Chicago Cubs baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Mark Grudzielanek: Mark was really nice, I don't think he would usually sign 8 but he told me since I waited so long that he would sign everything! Really cool guy and since I stuck around he and the hitting coach are giving me free tickets for tomorrow's game.

Quad Cities River Bandits (Bregman):

From top left to bottom right:
Alex Bregman 2010 Bowman Team USA baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Alex Bregman 2015 Panini Team USA Stars and Stripes baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Alex Bregman 2015 Panini Team USA Stars and Stripes Longevity baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Alex Bregman 2011 Topps Team USA baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Alex Bregman 2010 Bowman Chrome Team USA baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Alex Bregman 1985 Topps Team USA custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Alex Bregman 1952 Topps Perfect Game custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Alex Bregman 1962 Topps Louisiana State University custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Alex Bregman 1960 Fleer Louisiana State University custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 

Alex Bregman signing for me

From top left to bottom right: 
Alex Bregman 1962 Topps Sporting News custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Alex Bregman 2015 Topps Gypsy Queen Houston Astros baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Alex Bregman 2012 Bowman Louisiana State University custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 
Alex Bregman 2010 Bowman Team USA custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Alex Bregman 2009 Topps Louisiana State University custom baseball card AUTOGRAPH 

Alex Bregman: Alex is one of the coolest guys ever he was so humble would have signed more if I asked him and was super chill. He was the #2 overall pick too and has had cards forever. Thanks so much Alex, I'm making more for tomorrow. 

TTM Success Ben Lively

A total scan of the cards Ben signed for me.
 Ben Lively 2014 Bowman Cincinnati Reds baseball card AUTOGRAPH
Ben Lively 2014 Topps Heritage Minors Road to the show Bakersfield Blaze baseball card AUTOGRAPH

Ben Lively signed both of my cards beautifully in blue in 5 days c/o the Reading Fightin Phils which is the Double A for the Phillies. He was traded from the Reds to the Phillies in the off season in the Marlon Byrd trade and has been tearing it up for the Phillies proving him as part of their future. Thanks for signing Ben and good luck!