Where It All Started: Justin Speier, rp, Cleveland Guardians
Here is it, my first real through-the-mail autograph.
Collecting Cleveland Baseball Since 1982
Collecting Cleveland Indians Topps team sets from 1952-present, as well as post-war minor and major league autographs.
Cleveland Baseball Minor League Collection: 1983 TCMA Lynchburg Mets Dwight Gooden
Cleveland Baseball Minor League Collection: 1983 TCMA Lynchburg Mets Dwight Gooden Man, Dwight Gooden was an amazing pitcher there for a hot minute. It’s still crazy to look at his stats. At his peak, which I will say was from 1984-1993, he went 154-81 with a 118 ERA+ and 1.169[…]
Cleveland Baseball Minor League Collection: 1978 Memphis Chicks Terry Francona
I don’t think there is any doubt that Tito is going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer when his time comes. His managing record is impressive. He has an 1874-1586 record over 22 seasons
From the Collection: Oscar Gonzalez, of, Cleveland Guardians
Gonzalez was one of the most sought-after players of the 2014 international class, and Cleveland made signing him a priority. He has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Cleveland’s Top 30 prospect lists from 2017-2020 based on his plus power and excellent speed, but also his penchant for poorly disciplined at-bats.
New Arrival: Dick Donovan, sp, Cleveland Indians
In 1962, the Cleveland Indians Dick Donovan won 20-games. While winning 20-games is always impressive, doing it while pitching for the often offensive-challanged Cleveland Indians–who that season went 80-82–always makes it even more special.
New Arrival: Bobby Brownlie, sp, Cleveland Guardians
Bobby Brownlie. He was, for a hot minute, a very big deal.
New Arrival: Brad Snyder, of, Cleveland Guardians
From 2004-2008 outfielder Brad Snyder was one of Cleveland’s best prospects, ranking as high as #3 in 2006. His power-speed combination had some people comparing him to Fred Lynn, which is a very high compliment. Unfortunately, strikeouts were a problem that dogged Snyder as he moved up through the minors,[…]
From the Collection: Bo Naylor, c, Cleveland Guardians
Bo Naylor is Cleveland’s #1 prospect and, hopefully, their starting catcher in the very near future. His status as the organization’s best prospect was cemented by an awesome 2022 campaign, where he hit .263/.392/.496 between AA and AAA.
From the Collection: Jose Ramirez, 3b, Cleveland Guardians
On July 6th, 2012 the Lake County Captains played the West Michigan Whitecaps. The Captain’s line-up had two future major league players batting at the top of the order, with Jose Ramirez leading off and Francisco Lindor in the #2 hole.
New Arrival: Russell Branyan, if, Cleveland Baseball
Russell Branyan was a very well thought of prospect when he was coming up through the minors. In 1999 he was Cleveland’s #1 prospect, and was through to the premier power hitter in all of minor league baseball.