Featuring Bip Roberts with the Kansas City Royals, this Bip Roberts autographed 1997 Upper Deck #394 Kansas City Royals card showcases the versatile switch-hitter during his final season in Kansas City.
Roberts made his Major League debut with the San Diego Padres in 1986 and developed into a valuable leadoff hitter capable of playing numerous positions. His breakout season came in 1990, when he batted .309 with 172 hits, 36 doubles, 104 runs scored and 46 stolen bases.
After spending the 1992 and 1993 seasons with Cincinnati, Roberts returned to San Diego and produced one of his finest seasons in 1994, batting .320 with 148 hits and 20 stolen bases in just 105 games. He earned the only National League All-Star selection of his career that season.
Roberts joined the Kansas City Royals in 1996 and immediately made an impact, batting .323 with 178 hits, 29 doubles and 31 stolen bases. He remained with Kansas City for part of the 1997 season before being traded to the Cleveland Indians, helping Cleveland capture the American League pennant and advance to the World Series.
Over a 12-season Major League career, Roberts collected 1,220 hits and 264 stolen bases while batting .294, playing for the Padres, Reds, Royals, Indians, Tigers and Athletics. The 1997 Upper Deck #394 is an appealing addition for Kansas City Royals collectors, Bip Roberts fans, 1990s baseball collections or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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