Pete Incaviglia

On January 24, the Cleburne Railroaders hosted the Texas Rangers' World Series trophy. In addition to a chance to see the trophy, fans had the opportunity to meet the Raildoaders' new manager, Pete Incaviglia, and get autographs. I brought him a baseball card, which he gladly autographed for me. 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/i/incavpe01.shtml 

Shed Long Jr.

Shed Long Jr. played parts of three seasons in the Major Leagues (2019-21), all with the Seattle Mariners. Currently a Cleburne Railroader, he signed my notebook for me when we went to the game on August 9, a come from behind 3-2 win against the Chicago Dogs. 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/longsh01.shtml 

Bryn Smith

Bryn Smith was a fairly successful pitcher in his day, compiling a lifetime record of 108-94 across thirteen MLB seasons. His best season was 1985, when he went 18-5 with a 2.91 ERA for the Montreal Expos. 

    For Christmas, my brother gave me an autographed 1990 Donruss Bryn Smith baseball card. 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/smithbr01.shtml 

Mike Lieberthal

Mike Lieberthal was a Major League catcher from 1994 through 2007 with the Phillies and the Dodgers. A .274 career hitter, he hit 150 career home runs and made two all-star teams. 

    At Gingerbread Antiques in Waxahachie, I picked up an autographed 1991 Upper Deck #67 Top Prospect Mike Lieberthal baseball card for $2. 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/liebemi01.shtml 

Rich Hill

    Rich Hill, MLB's oldest active player, was one of the better pitchers in baseball from 2015 through 2021. Active since 2005, the veteran lefty has a lifetime record of 90-73. 

    A couple weeks ago, I went to a few antique stores in Gladewater. I found a baseball signed by Rich Hill at my last stop, picking it up for $12.  

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hillri01.shtml 

Marty Marion

    Marty Marion was one of the greatest defensive shortstops of all time. An eight time all-star, he captured National League MVP honors in 1944, helping the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series. 

    For my Baptism day this past August, my parents presented me with an autographed 1991 Topps Archives [1953] Marty Marion baseball card. 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marioma01.shtml 

Brian Downing

    Brian Downing was one of the most underrated players of his era. In 20 seasons from 1973 through 1992, Downing slashed .267 / .370 / .425 with 275 home runs and over 2,000 hits. Still productive at age 41, he was one of the first sluggers to introduce heavy weight training into his workouts. 

    During my last visit to Gingerbread Antiques in Waxahachie, I grabbed a signed 1990 Donruss Diamond Kings Brian Downing baseball card. 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/downibr01.shtml 

Mel Parnell

    Mel Parnell was a lefthanded pitcher in the Majors from 1947 through 1956, all with the Boston Red Sox. He twice won over 20 games in a season, won an ERA Title in 1949, and threw a no-hitter in 1956. 

    At Gingerbread Antiques in Waxahachie, I picked up an autographed 1955 Topps Mel Parnell reprint baseball card. 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/parneme01.shtml 

Frisco Roughriders Alumni

On Saturday, September 2, we watched the Frisco Roughriders play the Corpus Christi Hooks. Before the game, four former Roughriders were signing autographs before the game, and they signed a baseball for me: 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kinslia01.shtml Ian Kinsler 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hollade01.shtml Derek Holland 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/davisch02.shtml Chris Davis 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/schepta01.shtml Tanner Scheppers 

Ian Kinsler played second base for 14 seasons in the Majors from 2006 through 2019. A four time all-star and two time Gold Glove award winner, he collected 1,999 hits in his career. 

Derek Holland pitched in the Majors from 2009 through 2021, winning a total of 82 games. His best season was 2013, when he had a 3.42 ERA in 213 innings, and he led the American League with four shutouts in 2011. All told, he spun 1,466 innings in his Big League career. 

Chris Davis was a feared power hitter in the 2010's, bashing 295 home runs in his career. His best season was 2013, when he batted .286 and led the Majors with 53 homers and 138 RBI's, and hit 47 homers in 2015. 

Tanner Scheppers pitched six seasons in the Majors from 2012 through 2017, all with the Rangers. He had a 4.23 ERA in 180 career appearances. His best season was 2013, when he posted a 6-2 record and a 1.88 ERA in 76 games. 

Corpus Christi Hooks

On Saturday, September 2, we went to Frisco to watch the Roughriders take on the Corpus Christi Hooks. The Riders lost, 1-0, but after the game I was able to get three of the Hooks to sign my notebook: 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=gomez-000ces Cesar Gomez 13 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=steven007cha Chad Stevens 6 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=plumle000pey Peyton Plumlee 24