Collecting Cleveland Indians Topps team sets from 1952-present, as well as post-war minor and major league autographs.
Joe Lampe was Cleveland’s third-round pick of the 2022 draft, out of Arizona State. And is currently one of the Guard’s Top 30 prospects. I was thrilled to get this autograph this weekend. A friend got it for me roughly a month ago, but the post office lost the package. I was ready to give up on it, and it showed up today. So… a good weekend.
New Arrival: Logan Allen, sp, Cleveland Guardians … The Cleveland Guardians are not having the best season ever. But, if you are looking for something to be optimistic about, look no further than their excellent rotation and the emergence of Logan Allen as one of the best young pitchers in[…]
New Arrival: Ray Narleski, p, Cleveland Guardians … Ray Narleski had a very short career in the majors. But it was a very solid career. From 1954-1959 he was one of Cleveland’s best pen arms. In 1955 he led the league in games (60) and saves (19) while pitching 111.2[…]
Tanner Bibee visited Hawaii twice while he was pitching at Cal State Fullerton. And of course, I never got him. The problem is, I assumed that I had until last week. But when I was going through my collection, nope. Nothing. This stings considering Bibee has become one of the best pitching prospects in the organization.
Do you know who was a really good player that people don’t talk about anymore? Cleveland outfielder Vic Wertz.
Three neat Bowman Heritage cards from Arizona showed up this past week.
Cleveland relief pitcher Tim Herrin was drafted in the 29th round of the 2018 draft out of the University of Indiana. He has never once been rated in Baseball America as one of Cleveland’s Top 30 prospects, and chances are you have never heard of him.
Pitcher Cody Morris was drafted by Cleveland in the 7th round of the 2018 draft out of South Carolina. Over the last couple of seasons, he has become one of the organization’s top pitching prospects. In 2022, he made his MLB debut and more than held his own against big league hitters.
Card: 2013 Topps Archives Ellis Burks Autograph … Do you know who was a pretty good baseball player? Ellis Burks. … Back in 2000, when Cleveland knew that it was not going to be able to resign Manny Ramirez, signed free agent outfielder Ellis Burks to a three-year, $20 million[…]
Last season Clase had one of the most dominant seasons of any closer in franchise history: he lead the league in appearances (77), games finished (67), and saves (42). He finished the year with a 1.36 ERA and 281 ERA+ and was selected to his first All-Star game.