Rhett Wiseman was drafted by the Nationals in the 3rd round of the 2015 draft out of Vanderbilt. He was part of a Vandy team that featured super prospects Dansby Swanson and Carson Fulmer. In 2016, in Low-A, he hit 255/.325/.410 over 478 at bats. But, he also had 104 K’s to 42 walks. Despite having…
Mike Flanigan was drafted by Houston in the 15th round of the 1971 draft. He did not sign. Baltimore took him in the 7th round of the 1971 draft out of the University of Massachusetts, and this time he did sign. He would make the majors in 1975, though would not have a full season in…
Jose Ramirez was signed as an international free agent by Indians in November 2009. Ramirez the prospect was viewed as a very good hitter, though not a ton of power. He was versatile, being able to play pretty much any position in the field, though profiled as a regular at second. He would rank…
Another player whose autograph I can never have enough of. I took a chance getting this card; the picture that was posted was not that great, so I was not sure if the autograph was faded and/or bled out a little…but I took a chance. Showed up today, and is as bold as the day…
The Lobos came through Hawaii last year, and was really impressed the collection of bats they have on the roster. They are an offensive force in the Mountain West, and have 25-18-1 record. I missed a couple guys when UNM visited, and its been bugging me. I am lucky enough to know a guy who…
I have always been kind of infatuated with Jeff Manto. Not sure why. I think it has something to do with all the teams he played for him his career: California Angels (1985-1990) Cleveland Indians (1990–1991) Atlanta Braves (1992) Philadelphia Phillies (1993) Baltimore Orioles (1995) New York Mets (1995) Yomiuri Giants (1996) Boston Red Sox…
Bob Nieman was born in 1927, hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio. He went to Kent State, and signed on with the Reds in 1948. He would be a two time MiLB batting champion before debuting in the majors in 1951. He was a very good hitter throughout his 12 seasons in the big leagues. He got…
Yandy Diaz. I was thrilled when he broke camp with the big league club. With a career minor league line of .307/.406/.411 he had earned a chance to play in the Majors. Despite getting sent back down to AAA, he showed a plus glove and made fantastic contact with the ball. The issue…and one that I…
Connie Johnson was born in December 1922. His first season in baseball was 1940 with the Toledo/Indianapolis Crawfords of the Negro Leagues. He was 17 years old. Missed 1943-1945 due to serving in World War 2. In 1951 he joined the St. Hyacinthe Saints of the Canadian League. He would go 15-14, pitch 250 innings, allowing…
Another new 2017 Gypsy Queen. Really nice card. Altuve is just an amazing player. He has been in the league for seven seasons, and already has quite the resume: Career line of .311/.354/.473 with 22 WAR. He has been adding more power every season, with 15 HR in 2015 and 24 in 2016. He has…
Cleveland Sweet Spotting 