Chris Hammond Autographed 1991 Leaf #373 Cincinnati Reds Card

The 1991 Leaf #373 Chris Hammond is an early-career card featuring the left-handed pitcher with the Cincinnati Reds. Personally autographed by Hammond, this premium-era Leaf issue was produced shortly after his Major League debut and represents the beginning of a career that would eventually span parts of 14 Major League seasons.

Hammond was selected by Cincinnati in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB Draft following his collegiate career at the University of Alabama. He developed through the Reds' minor league system before making his Major League debut on July 16, 1990.

Hammond made seven starts for Cincinnati during his first Major League season. His arrival came during one of the greatest seasons in Reds history, as Cincinnati went wire-to-wire in first place, defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Championship Series and swept the Oakland Athletics to capture the 1990 World Series championship.

The 1991 Leaf #373 comes from the second year of the redesigned Leaf brand. After its highly regarded 1990 release, Leaf continued emphasizing a more premium presentation than many mass-produced cards of the period, making these early-1990s Leaf issues popular with collectors of the era.

Hammond eventually became a regular starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins. During the expansion club's inaugural 1993 season, he made 32 starts and went 15-12, establishing a career high in victories.

One of the defining chapters of Hammond's career came nearly a decade later. After spending three seasons away from the Major Leagues, he returned with the Atlanta Braves in 2002 at age 36 and enjoyed a remarkable resurgence as a relief pitcher. Hammond finished 7-2 with a 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances, allowing only seven earned runs in 76 innings.

Hammond's successful comeback extended his career through 2006. He ultimately pitched for the Reds, Marlins, Red Sox, Braves, Yankees, Athletics and Padres, finding success in both starting and relief roles.

Card Details:

• Player: Chris Hammond
• Team: Cincinnati Reds
• Year: 1991
• Manufacturer: Leaf
• Set: Leaf
• Card Number: #373
• Early-career Leaf issue
• Features Hammond with the Cincinnati Reds
• Produced shortly after his 1990 Major League debut
• Sixth-round selection in the 1986 MLB Draft
• Former University of Alabama pitcher
• Made his MLB debut on July 16, 1990
• Reached the Majors during Cincinnati's 1990 World Series championship season
• Won a career-high 15 games with Florida in 1993
• Made an exceptional Major League comeback with Atlanta in 2002
• Posted a remarkable 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances in 2002
• Pitched in parts of 14 Major League seasons
• Personally autographed
• Condition: NM-MT or better

Authentication: Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.

An excellent signed early-career card for collectors of Chris Hammond, Cincinnati Reds memorabilia, 1991 Leaf baseball cards, early player issues, University of Alabama alumni, or autographed baseball cards.