Always awesome when draft picks get elevated to the majors so quickly after being drafted. Always fun going back to the prior year and having someone go from mere prospect to notable rookie.

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Last year, I picked up a mystery game-used baseball at a Minnesota Twins game for just $40. It was thrown by Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk, and I’ve been trying to get it autographed ever since. After coming up short a few times, I finally reached out to him on social media, and he was kind enough to let me send him the ball to sign! He returned it with a perfect autograph! This signed game-used ball is now a centerpiece in my baseball memorabilia collection, and it looks incredible on display!

2024 Bowman Chrome Walker Jenkins green refractor auto 1st. PSA error. Stated a Green Grass when it’s a regular Green refractor. Kid seems legit, promoted to AAA. Time will tell if he’ll be a keeper or a bust.

"Zorro" was the first player born outside of the United States to win the MVP (1965). He was an exciting, aggressive player, but a chronic lower back condition derailed a promising career and he was out of the major leagues by age 31.

The 1984 Fleer Update Kirby Puckett XRC has always been one of my grail cards. As a kid, it felt larger than life. I know Puckett’s legacy is complicated, his later years were clouded by accusations and personal struggles. However, on the field, he was a legend and a huge part of baseball history. I’ve managed to put together the entire ’84 Fleer Update set, with the lone exception of the Clemens. Still keeping an eye out for the right deal to complete it.