1991 Score Hot Rookie Frank Thomas

Growing up, outside of any Reds player or Griffey Jr., Frank Thomas was the guy for me. There was just something about “The Big Hurt” — the power, the stance, the presence at the plate — that made him stand out every time he stepped into the box.

I remember chasing his cards as a kid like they were gold. Still one of my all-time favorites to this day.

Who was your favorite player growing up (outside your home team)?

1994 Stadium Club Award Winner Frank Thomas

1990 Pro Set Payne Stewart

2025 Topps Series 2 Enamel Pin Juan Soto

Kicked the week off right with a mix of nostalgia and a little shine.

A pair of Frank Thomas ’93 Topps Stadium Club Award Winners—red and gold—love seeing those side by side. Only missing the Members Only to complete the trio. Frank was my favorite player growing up (outside of anyone wearing a Reds jersey, of course).

Picked up this Payne Stewart Pro Set card that’s just too clean not to appreciate… even though I apparently bought it twice… lol.

And to top it off, a slick Juan Soto Mets pin to help finish up the 2025 set.