The 1994 Fleer #467 Chris Hammond features the left-handed pitcher with the Florida Marlins during the young franchise's second season of Major League Baseball. Personally autographed by Hammond, this classic Fleer issue follows his standout performance as the leading winner on the inaugural Marlins pitching staff.
The 1994 Fleer set marked a noticeable upgrade from many of Fleer's earlier designs. The release used glossy card stock, full-bleed color photography and gold-foil accents, giving the flagship product a cleaner and more premium appearance while remaining distinct from Fleer's higher-end Flair and Ultra brands. Hammond's #467 offers an attractive mainstream representation of his early years in Florida.
Hammond joined the Marlins after Florida selected him in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft. The new franchise needed experienced players to build its first roster, and Hammond brought several seasons of Major League pitching experience from the Cincinnati Reds organization.
He immediately became one of the most dependable members of Florida's rotation. During the inaugural 1993 season, Hammond made 32 starts and finished 15-12, establishing a career high in victories. His 15 wins led the first Marlins team, giving him a notable place in franchise history.
Hammond's professional career had begun when the Cincinnati Reds selected him in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB Draft out of the University of Alabama. He developed through Cincinnati's farm system before making his Major League debut with the Reds on July 16, 1990.
His career eventually included a remarkable second act. After spending the 1999 through 2001 seasons outside the Major Leagues, Hammond returned with the Atlanta Braves in 2002 at age 36 and reinvented himself as a highly effective relief pitcher.
Hammond's comeback season was extraordinary. He appeared in 63 games, compiled a 7-2 record and 0.95 ERA, and surrendered only seven earned runs across 76 innings. The performance revitalized his career and allowed him to remain an effective Major League reliever for several additional seasons.
Hammond ultimately pitched parts of 14 Major League seasons for the Cincinnati Reds, Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres.
With its attractive 1994 Fleer design and direct connection to Hammond's years as an important member of the early Florida rotation, this autographed #467 is an excellent mainstream issue for Marlins collectors and those building a comprehensive Chris Hammond signed-card run.
Card Details:
- Player: Chris Hammond
- Team: Florida Marlins
- Year: 1994
- Manufacturer: Fleer
- Set: Fleer
- Card Number: #467
- Classic 1994 Fleer flagship issue
- Glossy card stock and full-bleed color photography
- Gold-foil accented presentation
- 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 during Florida's first season
- Finished 15-12 in 1993
- Led the inaugural Marlins with 15 victories
- 15 wins 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 Major League debut with Cincinnati on July 16, 1990
- Returned to the Major Leagues 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 flagship issue for collectors of Chris Hammond, Florida Marlins memorabilia, 1994 Fleer baseball cards, inaugural Marlins players, 1990s baseball, or comprehensive autographed player collections.