Chris Hammond Autographed 1992 Fleer #408 Cincinnati Reds Card

The 1992 Fleer #408 Chris Hammond features the left-handed pitcher with the Cincinnati Reds during the early portion of his Major League career. Personally autographed by Hammond, the card is a classic early-1990s Fleer issue representing his final season in the Cincinnati organization before the next chapter of his career with the Florida Marlins.

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

Hammond's first Major League opportunity came during a historic season for the Reds. He made seven starts for Cincinnati in 1990 as the club went wire-to-wire in first place before sweeping the Oakland Athletics in the World Series.

The 1992 season marked the end of Hammond's time in the Cincinnati organization. Following the season, he was selected by the Florida Marlins in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft, giving him an opportunity to become a regular member of the starting rotation for the new franchise.

That opportunity produced one of Hammond's best seasons as a starter. During the Marlins' inaugural 1993 campaign, he made 32 starts and finished 15-12, leading Florida in victories. He also threw three shutouts, demonstrating the ability that had made him a promising young pitcher in Cincinnati's system.

Hammond's career later took a remarkable turn. After spending three seasons away from the Major Leagues, he returned with the Atlanta Braves in 2002 at age 36 and reinvented himself as an outstanding relief pitcher. He went 7-2 with a 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances, allowing only seven earned runs in 76 innings.

Hammond continued pitching through 2006 and ultimately appeared in parts of 14 Major League seasons, playing for the Reds, Marlins, Red Sox, Braves, Yankees, Athletics and Padres.

Card Details:

• Player: Chris Hammond
• Team: Cincinnati Reds
• Year: 1992
• Manufacturer: Fleer
• Set: Fleer
• Card Number: #408
• Early-career Chris Hammond issue
• Features Hammond with the Cincinnati Reds
• Issued during his final season in the Cincinnati organization
• Selected by the Florida Marlins in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft
• Sixth-round selection in the 1986 MLB Draft
• Former University of Alabama pitcher
• Made his Major League debut in 1990
• Reached the Majors during Cincinnati's 1990 World Series championship season
• Won a career-high 15 games with Florida in 1993
• Led the inaugural Marlins in victories
• Posted a remarkable 0.95 ERA with Atlanta 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 card for collectors of Chris Hammond, Cincinnati Reds memorabilia, 1992 Fleer baseball cards, Florida Marlins history, expansion-draft players, or autographed baseball memorabilia.