Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis has quickly catapulted himself into being one of the best players in baseball. The former first overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft does nothing but rake when he's at the plate. The 25-year-old has a lot of red on his Baseball Savant page, which means he is among the elite in several categories. Lewis is in the top few percentile in … [Read more...] about 5 Royce Lewis Cards You Should Own
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Joe Mauer Rookie Cards, Most Watched Auctions
When collectors think of the great hitters of the 2000s, names like Ichiro, Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera come to mind. But Joe Mauer certainly belongs on that list. Mauer is one of the greatest hitting catchers in baseball history. Hemight also one of the most underrated players in the sports card market. Mauer, the first catcher in American League history to win a … [Read more...] about Joe Mauer Rookie Cards, Most Watched Auctions
Card Back Q&A: Corey Koskie Talks Volleyball and Hockey Stardom, Career Year with Twins, Sleeping in Cars
Corey Koskie spent a decade in Major League Baseball playing at a high level. The vast majority of his career was spent in Minnesota, anchoring the infield and the middle of the lineup for the Twins. A multi-talented athlete, Koskie actually grew up excelling on the volleyball court and as a hockey goalie in his native Canada. In the newest installment of Card … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Corey Koskie Talks Volleyball and Hockey Stardom, Career Year with Twins, Sleeping in Cars
Six Career Chronicling Cards of No. 6 – Tony Oliva
One might assume winning the Rookie of the Year award puts a player on the fast-track to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. For Tony Oliva, it was the jumpstart he needed—but for most, it’s anything but a guarantee of having a bust in the most sacred of baseball fraternities. Established as a national award in 1947, Jackie Robinson was the inaugural winner and would … [Read more...] about Six Career Chronicling Cards of No. 6 – Tony Oliva
Marty Cordova Q&A: An Oops on His First Card; Game-Used Gifts from Teammates, Missing Bats
Marty Cordova was a multi sport star at high school powerhouse Bishop Gorman High in Las Vegas. Although initially drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 8th round in 1987, Cordova decided to play college baseball and pursue a career in sports medicine, attending UNLV for a short time then transferring to Orange Coast Community College. In 1989, the Minnesota Twins … [Read more...] about Marty Cordova Q&A: An Oops on His First Card; Game-Used Gifts from Teammates, Missing Bats
Hall Of Famer Bert Blyleven Selling Memorabilia On eBay
Bert Blyleven was famous for his curveball during a 22-year career in the major leagues, but there is nothing deceptive about his latest pitch. The baseball Hall of Famer is auctioning items on eBay, with some of the proceeds going to his favorite charities. The most expensive item for sale — and it would be the most coveted — is a Hall of Fame bat Blyleven received when he … [Read more...] about Hall Of Famer Bert Blyleven Selling Memorabilia On eBay
Notes: National Baseball Card Day; Brandon Belt vs. Carrie’s Hair; Archiving History; Jacksonville Hobby Story
There's now a ToppsMobile. The card-covered vehicle looks like a food truck that's been top to bottom and front to back with baseball cards. It made its debut in Brooklyn on Friday, just ahead of National Baseball Card Day. You can check it out via this story on Spectrum News in New York. While hundreds of card shops participated in the promotion (and some reported large … [Read more...] about Notes: National Baseball Card Day; Brandon Belt vs. Carrie’s Hair; Archiving History; Jacksonville Hobby Story
Notes: Vote on Favorite Topps Designs; Hobbyist Profiles; NSCC Signing Update
Topps is letting collectors decide on the design of one element of 2020 Series 1. The company is asking collectors to vote on their favorite designs from past sets from each decade. The designs voted most popular will be featured next year. The company says it will be “celebrating the decades” with next year’s set and the vote is part of it. Collectors can vote … [Read more...] about Notes: Vote on Favorite Topps Designs; Hobbyist Profiles; NSCC Signing Update
Five ‘Killer’ Cards of Harmon Killebrew
He was one of the most fearsome home run hitters in baseball, but Harmon Killebrew was universally loved by fans and foes alike. There are countless stories of acts of kindness by “The Killer,” who always took time to sign autographs and speak with fans, particularly youngsters. It’s hard to believe that Killebrew died five years ago, on May 17, 2011. Killebrew led or tied … [Read more...] about Five ‘Killer’ Cards of Harmon Killebrew
Notes: Fleer’s Sign Still There; Twins’ Curator; Nashville Show
If you collected in the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s you probably knew the name Fleer. Once an outsider, they made history in 1980 when a court finally overturned Topps’ monopoly and allowed both Fleer and Donruss to compete in the baseball card market beginning in 1981. Eventually, though, the company's value plummeted. Eleven years ago, the company's assets were sold at … [Read more...] about Notes: Fleer’s Sign Still There; Twins’ Curator; Nashville Show