From the Field: Dayan Frias, if, Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians minor league system has not performed to the lofty expectations of the pre-season. But, there are some bright spots. Among them, is infielder Dayan Frias.
Collecting Cleveland Baseball Since 1982
Collecting Cleveland Indians Topps team sets from 1952-present, as well as post-war minor and major league autographs.
New Arrival: Welbyn Francisca, of, Cleveland Guardians
If I was going to get excited about a player that is years away from the majors, I could do worse than shortstop Welbyn Francisca. In early 2023 the Guards signed him out of the Dominican Republic, where he was considered one of the top 50 international free agents.
From the Collection: Randy Johnson, sp, Arizona Diamondbacks
From the Collection: Randy Johnson, sp, Arizona Diamondbacks … Fun fact! In 1998, Cleveland almost traded for Randy Johnson. The rotation of Bartolo Colon, Dave Burba, Jaret Wright, Charles Nagy, and Dwight Gooden was not one that was going to take them on a deep playoff run. Johnson, at the[…]
New Arrival: Juan Brito, inf, Cleveland Guardians
Infielder Juan Brito is having a fantastic first season in the Cleveland organization. On the season he is hitting .292/.406/.449 with 5 HR between High-A and AA.
From the Field: Joe Lampe, of, Cleveland Guardians
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
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
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[…]
New Arrival: Tanner Bibbee, sp, Cleveland Guardians
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.
From the Collection: Vic Wertz, of, Cleveland Baseball
Do you know who was a really good player that people don’t talk about anymore? Cleveland outfielder Vic Wertz.
From the (Spring) Field: Bowman HeritageCleveland Guardians
Three neat Bowman Heritage cards from Arizona showed up this past week.