Andres Galarraga Autographed Rawlings Official Gold Glove Baseball 2 X Gold Gloves

Celebrate the career of one of the premier defensive first basemen and power hitters of his era with this Andres Galarraga autographed Rawlings Official Gold Glove Baseball. The specialty baseball is an especially fitting piece for Galarraga, who earned two Rawlings Gold Glove Awards during his accomplished Major League career.

Nicknamed The Big Cat for the surprising quickness and agility he displayed at first base, Galarraga won his first Gold Glove with the Montreal Expos in 1989. He later captured a second Gold Glove with the Colorado Rockies in 1995, demonstrating the defensive ability that complemented his considerable offensive production.

Galarraga became one of baseball's most dangerous hitters after joining Colorado. He won the 1993 National League batting title with a .370 average and later led the National League with 47 home runs in 1996 and 140 RBI in 1997. He was a five-time All-Star and earned two Silver Slugger Awards during his career.

Over 19 Major League seasons, Galarraga collected 2,333 hits, 399 home runs and 1,425 RBI while playing for the Expos, Cardinals, Rockies, Braves, Rangers, Giants and Angels. His combination of power, run production and outstanding defense made him one of the most accomplished Venezuelan-born players of his generation.

With Galarraga's signature appearing on a baseball specifically designed to commemorate baseball's premier defensive award, this Rawlings Official Gold Glove Baseball is an appealing display piece for Andres Galarraga fans, Montreal Expos and Colorado Rockies collectors, Gold Glove collections, Venezuelan baseball collections or collectors of autographed baseballs.

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