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.