1997 Stadium Club Todd Hollandsworth/Jason Kendall Co'Signers Auto
These two are connected in that they both broke in the majors at the same time. Hollandsworth won the rookie of the year in 1996 while Kendall finished third. Both players would go on to have long careers with Kendall developing into an All Star catcher in the early part of his career before a devastating leg injury zapped most of his power and speed. Hollandsworth stayed in the league for a long time, but became more of a reserve outfielder type.
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Great pickup, Matt. Would you like a copy of Gigli?
ReplyDeleteI already have that movie in every format possible.
DeleteNice card...I do have to agree on the lower value assessment of Holly.
ReplyDeleteHis luggage from AAA arrived, but the potential stayed behind.
He never really seemed to adapt to major league pitching after it adjusted to him.
DeleteIt's probably totally unfair, I was thinking that Hollandsworth won ROY because the voters forgot they could vote for players on other teams than LA . . .
ReplyDeleteHa. If you would have suited up during that time as a Dodger you could have won.
DeleteNice card. Although it's proof that it's sometimes better to go acquire a card of solid major leaguers after they've retired.
ReplyDeleteI guess you never know how a career is going to turn out, but you are probably right. For every Cutch you have guys like Giles and Kendall.
DeleteCo-signers is ths best. Great card!
ReplyDeleteNice!I thought this was going to be a Joc Pederson post from the looks of the thumbnail on my side bar,lol.
ReplyDeleteI would like to have a Pederson auto. Have to settle with Hollandsworth :(
DeleteThose Co-Signers are cool, I don't have one in my collection but need to review the checklist and see if anyone fits my collection.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the Giants have something since the Pirates were represented. This was the dark era of the Pirates and guys like Kendall and Jose Guillen still made the cut.
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