Chris Hammond Autographed 1994 Collector's Choice #362 Florida Marlins Card

The 1994 Collector's Choice #362 Chris Hammond features the left-handed pitcher with the Florida Marlins during the franchise's second season of Major League Baseball. Personally autographed by Hammond, this card represents the early years of the Marlins while capturing a pitcher who had established himself as one of the most important starters on the club's inaugural roster.

The 1994 Collector's Choice set marked the debut of Upper Deck's value-oriented Collector's Choice brand. Designed to make Upper Deck-quality baseball cards accessible to a wider range of collectors, the release featured extensive checklists, colorful graphics and the strong photography for which Upper Deck had become known. As a first-year Collector's Choice issue, Hammond's #362 also has appeal to collectors building the brand's early sets.

Hammond joined Florida after being selected in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft, when the Marlins and Colorado Rockies assembled their inaugural rosters. The former Cincinnati Reds pitcher brought Major League experience to a completely new organization and quickly earned a prominent role in Florida's rotation.

His first season with the Marlins became the finest of his career as a starter. In 1993, Hammond made 32 starts and went 15-12, establishing his career high in victories and leading the inaugural Florida Marlins in wins.

That performance made Hammond an important figure in the franchise's earliest history. This 1994 Collector's Choice card was issued the following season, providing a direct connection to one of the leading pitchers from Florida's original roster.

Hammond's professional career had begun with the Cincinnati Reds, who selected the University of Alabama left-hander in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB Draft. He developed through the Cincinnati farm system before making his Major League debut on July 16, 1990.

Years later, Hammond authored one of the most impressive comeback seasons of his era. After spending 1999 through 2001 outside the Major Leagues, he returned with the Atlanta Braves in 2002 at age 36 and reinvented himself as a relief pitcher.

Hammond was extraordinary in that role, going 7-2 with a 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances. He allowed only seven earned runs over 76 innings, reviving his career and remaining in the Major Leagues for several additional seasons.

Hammond ultimately pitched parts of 14 Major League seasons with seven organizations. Combining the debut-year Collector's Choice brand with Hammond's connection to the earliest Florida Marlins teams, this autographed #362 is an appealing addition to both player and franchise-focused collections.

Card Details:

• Player: Chris Hammond
• Team: Florida Marlins
• Year: 1994
• Manufacturer: Upper Deck
• Brand: Collector's Choice
• Card Number: #362
• Part of the debut 1994 Collector's Choice baseball release
• Value-oriented Upper Deck brand introduced in 1994
• Features the photography-driven presentation associated with Upper Deck
• Early Florida Marlins collectible
• Issued during the franchise's second Major League season
• Selected by Florida in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft
• Member of the inaugural 1993 Florida Marlins
• Made 32 starts for Florida in 1993
• Finished 15-12 during the inaugural season
• Led the first Marlins team in victories
• 15 victories established Hammond's Major League career high
• Originally selected by Cincinnati in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB Draft
• Former University of Alabama pitcher
• Made his MLB debut with Cincinnati on July 16, 1990
• Returned to the Majors with Atlanta at age 36 in 2002
• Posted a remarkable 7-2 record and 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances in 2002
• Allowed only seven earned runs over 76 innings during his comeback season
• Pitched 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-Marlins card for collectors of Chris Hammond, Florida Marlins memorabilia, 1994 Collector's Choice baseball cards, first-year Collector's Choice issues, inaugural Marlins players, or comprehensive autographed player collections.