Collecting Cleveland Indians Topps team sets from 1952-present, as well as post-war minor and major league autographs.
Everyone talks about Nolan Jones, but I think Tyler Freeman is the better Indians prospect. He split the 2019 season between Low-A Lake Country and High-A Lynchburg and hit well at both stops. .306/.368/.410 with 3 HR and 19 stolen bases Unlike Nolan, Freeman’s biggest issue is power. He just[…]
I remember really digging Jason Heyward back in the day. Mostly because he was considered a generational talent. The Braves manager at the time even comparted him to Hank Aaron. And when he hit a 3-run HR with his first swing in the majors…he seemed destined for greatness. Ten seasons[…]
Scott Rolen was a very good player. Maybe Hall of Fame good. Rolen made the big leagues in 1996 and by 1997 was a regular in the Phillies lineup. That season he would hit .283/.377/.469 and win the NL ROY. Rolen would spend 17 seasons in the big leagues and[…]