Sunday, December 30, 2012

Evans, Darrell – 3rd Base - 1976-1983





Drafted by A's #6 (Special) - June 1967, acquired by trade 6-14-1976

Darrell Wayne Evans
Years: 1976-1983
College: Pasedena City College
Position: 3rd Base & 1st Base
Uniform Number: 41
Nickname: Howdy Doody
Fact: June 13, 1976: Traded by the Atlanta Braves with Marty Perez to the San Francisco Giants for Jake Brown, Mike Eden, Willie Montanez and Craig Robinson.


Saturday, December 29, 2012

Escobar, Angel – 3rd Base – 1988







1986 ProCards - Shreveport Captains - play in Fresno in 85

Angel Ruben (Rivas) Escobar
Years: 1988 (May 17, 1988)
College: NA
Position: Outfield
Uniform Number: 54
Nickname: NA
Fact: Signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent in 1982


Ellison, Jason – Outfield - 2003-2007





Jason Jerome Ellison
Years: 2003-2007 (May 9, 2003)
College: Lewis –Clark State College
Position: Outfield
Uniform Number: 56, 21, 12
Nickname: NA
Fact: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 22nd round of the 2000 amateur draft.




Davis, Mark – Pitcher = 1983 – 1987





Mark William Davis
Years: 1983 – 1987
College: Chabot College
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: 13, 32
Nickname: NA
Fact: December 14, 1982: Traded by the Philadelphia Phillies with Charles Penigar (minors) and Mike Krukow to the San Francisco Giants for Al Holland and Joe Morgan.


Davenport, Jim – 3rd Base – 1958 – 1970









James Houston Davenport

One of the orginal San Francisco Giants in 1958. Jim set a World Series mark by starting four DP's at 3rd base in the 1962 classic.


James Houston Davenport

Years: 1958 – 1970 (Debut 4/15/1958)
College: University of Southern Mississippi
Position: 2nd Base, 3rd Base, Shortstop
Uniform Number: 12
Nickname: Jim
Fact: Signed by New York Giants as an amateur free agent in 1955
World Series (1958)
All Star (1962)
Gold Gloves – 3rd Base (1963)

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Cruz, Jacob – Right Field – 1996 – 1998



This was purchased via ebay.

Jacob Cruz
Years: 1996 – 1998 (July 18, 1996)
College: Arizona State University
Position: Right Field
Uniform Number: 62, 38, 30
Nickname: NA
Fact: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round (32nd pick) of the 1994 amateur draft.

Cruz, Deivi – 2nd Base – 2004 – 2005





These cards were purchased via eBay as a Tiger. I continue to try to get myself through the mail

Deivi (Garcia) Cruz
Years: 2004 – 2005
College: NA
Position: 2nd Base
Uniform Number: 35
Nickname: NA
Fact: Signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent in 1993.

March 31, 2004: Signed as a Free Agent with the San Francisco Giants.

Clayton, Royce - Shortstop - 1991-1995





D Royce Spencer Clayton
Years: 1991-1995
College: NA
Position: Shortstop
Uniform Number: 21, 10
Nickname: NA
Fact: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round (15th pick) of the 1988 amateur draft. Player signed June 22, 1988.


Clark, Will – 1st Base – 1986 - 1993






Will Clark
William Nuschler Clark Jr. (the Thrill)

School: Mississippi State University
Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round (2nd pick) of the 1985 amateur draft.

Clark, Jack - Outfield - 1975-1984






Drafted by Giants #13 - June 1973

A fine outfielder, Jack has also seen minor league action at 3rd base. Has fine speed and quickness on basepaths and gets good wood on ball at plate.



Jack Anthony Clark
Years: 1975 – 1984 (Debut 9/12/1975)
College: Arizona State University
Position: Outfielder, First Base
Uniform Number: 15 (75 - 76), 22 (77-84)
Nickname: Jack The Ripper
Fact: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 13th round of the 1973 amateur draft
National League All Star (1978, 1979)

Caldwell, Mike - Pitcher 1974-1976







* Registered 5 Saves in 17 Games at Lodi, California Leauge, 71
* Joined Padres at end of 1971 and won 1st major league game against the Reds, September 7th.
* Hurled Shutout vs. Dodgers, 8-4-72 and vs Reds 9-7-72


Ralph Michael Caldwell
Years: 1974-1976
College: North Carolina State University
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: 37
Nickname: Mike
Fact: 1973 – Traded by the San Diego Padres to the San Francisco Giants for Willie McCovey and Bernie Williams

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Burkett, John - Pitcher 1987, 1990-1994





1986 ProSports - Shreveport Captains - played in Fresno in 85



John David Burkett
Years: 1987, 1990 – 1994 (Debut 9/26/1987)
College: N/A
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: 40 (1987), 51 (1987), 32 (1990 – 91), 33 (1990 – 94)
Nickname: N/A
Fact: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 6th round of the 1983 amateur draft
National League All Star (1993)








Brower, Jim – Pitcher – 2003 – 2005





This card was purchased via eBay. I continue to try to get myself through the mail

James Robert Brower
Years: 2003 – 2005
College: University of Minnesota
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: 38
Nickname: NA
Fact: March 24, 2003: Traded by the Montreal Expos with a player to be named later to the San Francisco Giants for Edwards Guzman, Livan Hernandez and cash. The Montreal Expos sent Matt Blank to the San Francisco Giants to complete the trade.

2003 – Pitched in 2 National League Championship Series

June 12, 2005: Released by the San Francisco Giants



Breining, Fred – Pitcher – 1980 – 1983





This card was purchased via eBay. I continue to try to get myself through the mail

Fred Lawrence Breining
Years: 1980 – 1983
College: College of San Mateo
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: 48
Nickname: NA
Fact: June 28, 1979: Traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates with Al Holland and Ed Whitson to the San Francisco Giants for Bill Madlock, Lenny Randle and Dave Roberts.

A native San Franciscan - not the first hometown boy to play for the team - that was "Dirty Al" Gallagher.




Brantley, Jeff – Pitcher – 1988 – 1993





Jeffrey Hoke Brantley
Years: 1988 – 1993 (8/5/1988)
College: Mississippi State University
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: 49
Nickname: NA
Fact: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 6th round of the 1985 amateur draft.



Black, Bud – Pitcher – 1991 – 1994







Harry Ralston Black
Years: 1991 - 1994
College: San Diego State University
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: 40
Nickname: Bud
Fact: 1977 – Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 3rd round of the 1977 amateur draft, but did not sign.
1990 – Signed as a Free Agent with the San Francisco Giants




Berenguer, Juan – Pitcher – 1986





This card was purchased via eBay as a Tiger. I continue to try to get myself through the mail

Juan Bautista Berenguer
Years: 1986
College: NA
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: 40
Nickname: Señor Smoke or El Gasolino
Fact: October 7, 1985: Traded by the Detroit Tigers with a player to be named later and Bob Melvin to the San Francisco Giants for Eric King, Dave LaPoint and Matt Nokes. The Detroit Tigers sent Scott Medvin (December 11, 1985) to the San Francisco Giants to complete the trade.
December 19, 1986: Released by the San Francisco Giants


Bergman, Dave – 1st Base – 1981 – 1983






This card was purchased via eBay as a Tiger. I continue to try to get myself through the mail

David Bruce Bergman
Years: 1981 – 1983
College: Illinois State University
Position: 1st Base
Uniform Number: 16
Nickname: NA
Fact: April 20, 1981: Traded by the Houston Astros with Jeffrey Leonard to the San Francisco Giants for Mike Ivie


Benjamin, Mike – Shortstop – 1989 – 1995


This card was purchased via eBay. I continue to try to get myself through the mail

Michael Paul Benjamin
Years: 1989 – 1995 (7/9/1989)
College: Arizona State University, Cerritos College
Position: Shortstop, 2nd Base, 3rd Base
Uniform Number: 26, 18
Nickname: NA
Fact: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 3rd round of the 1987 amateur draft.

Barton, Bob – Catcher – 1965 – 1969


This card was purchased via eBay. I continue to try to get myself through the mail

Robert Wilbur Barton
Years: 1965 – 1969
College:
Position: Catcher
Uniform Number: 43, 1
Nickname: NA
Fact: Signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent in 1959.

Barr, Jim – Pitcher – 1971- 1978 , 1982 – 1983



James Leland Barr
College: University of Southern California
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: #33
Nickname: NA
Fact: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 3rd round of the 1970 amateur draft (June Secondary)

Athas, Jamie - Shortstop -2001 - 2005 (MINORS)




Jamie Athas
College: Wake Forest University
Position: Shortstop
Uniform Number: only played in Minor Leagues
Nickname: NA
Fact: Signed by the San Francisco Giants as in the 7th round of the amateur free agent in 2001
Played for: Hagerstown Suns, Norwich Navigators,San Jose Giants, Fresno Grizzlies

Alexander, Doyle – Pitcher – 1981






This card was purchased via eBay as Tiger. I continue to try to get myself through the mail

Doyle Lafayette Alexander
Years: 1981
College: NA
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: 26, 33
Nickname: NA
Fact: December 12, 1980: Traded by the Atlanta Braves to the San Francisco Giants for Craig Landis (minors) and John Montefusco.

Ainsworth, Kurt – Pitcher – 2001 – 2003




I purchased both these cards on eBay. He is a rather difficult autograph to get, but I do keep trying.


Kurt Harold Ainsworth
Years: 2001 – 2003 (9/5/2001)
College: Louisiana State University
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: #33, #22
Nickname: NA
Fact: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round (24th pick) of the 1999 amateur draft

Accardo, Jeremy – Pitcher – 2005 – 2006







Jeremiah Lee Accardo Years: 2005 - 2006 (5/4/2005)
College: Illinois State University
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: #49
Nickname: NA
Fact: Signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent in 2003


Aardsma, David – Pitcher – 2004







David Allan Aardsma
Years: 2004 (Debut 4/6/2004)
College: Rice University
Position: Pitcher
Uniform Number: 33, 47
Nickname: N/A
Fact: Drafted by San Francisco Giants in the 1st Round (22nd pick) of the 2003 amateur draft

Sunday, March 18, 2012

I'm way behind

An obvious statement isn't it? I have to say that I have let my card collecting get a little dusty. My local card shop was selling off boxes of 1990 Score for $2 a box so I picked up a few. I figure it was a great way to get some stock for autographs (the price was right). I know not the greatest cards but for autos it bad If anyone needs cards from this year. I will look to see what I can find as I open packs up. I will be looking mainly for Giants, Cubs and Tigers. Let me know if I can help but these are pack so not ever card can will be found