Cecilio Guante Autographed 1984 Topps #122 Pittsburgh Pirates Card

Featuring Cecilio Guante with the Pittsburgh Pirates, this Cecilio Guante autographed 1984 Topps #122 Pittsburgh Pirates card showcases the hard-throwing right-handed reliever during the early portion of his Major League career. Guante became a dependable member of the Pittsburgh bullpen during the first half of the 1980s and was particularly effective at generating strikeouts in relief.

A native of the Dominican Republic, Guante made his Major League debut with Pittsburgh in 1982. He quickly established himself in the Pirates bullpen, appearing in 33 games during his rookie season.

Guante enjoyed a strong 1983 season, making 49 appearances and posting a 2.61 ERA with eight saves. He struck out 82 batters in 79 innings, demonstrating the power arm that would remain one of his strengths throughout his career.

He followed with 52 appearances for Pittsburgh in 1984 and remained with the Pirates through the 1986 season. Guante later pitched for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and Cleveland Indians, including a 63-appearance season for New York in 1987 in which he struck out 87 batters over 91 innings.

Guante appeared in 363 games during his nine-season Major League career, with all but 13 of those appearances coming out of the bullpen. The 1984 Topps #122 is an appealing addition for Pirates collectors, Cecilio Guante fans, relief-pitching collections, 1980s Topps collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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