Collecting Cleveland Indians Topps team sets from 1952-present, as well as post-war minor and major league autographs.
Tarik Skubal was drafted by the Tigers in the 9th round of the 2018 draft out of Seattle University. He has very good stuff, though injuries in college kept his draft stock depressed. Last season, while in the low minors, he put up very solid numbers in limited action: 22.1[…]
I have been a huge fan of Bobby Bradley since he was drafted by the Indians back in 2014 (3rd round high school pick). He was amazing his first year in the pros, hitting .361/.426/.652 with 8 HR in the AZL and putting himself immediately on the prospect map. The[…]
CJ Van Eyk had a very good sophomore season with Florida State. As the Seminoles ace, he went 10-3 over 94.2 innings, only allowing 82 hits while striking out 120. He ended the season with a 3.80 ERA/1.278 WHIP. He was drafted back in 2017 by the Mets in the[…]
I have been a fan of Brock Deatherage since he came through Hawaii with NC State back in 2018. He did not have a great junior season, but he was clearly a talented player who was primed for a monster senior season. And it was. He hit .307/.397/.548 with[…]
The Cleveland Indian’s don’t have a lot to be excited about this season. But they do have Shane Bieber, and that is something. This season he is 2-1 with a 3.16 ERA/1.03 WHIP. Over 37 innings he has only allowed 26 walks while striking out 42. He is arguably one[…]