Chris Hammond Autographed 1994 Fleer Ultra #492 Florida Marlins Card

The 1994 Fleer Ultra #492 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 premium Ultra issue represents one of the leading pitchers from Florida's inaugural roster immediately following his career-best 15-win season.

Fleer introduced Ultra baseball in 1991 as a premium alternative to its traditional flagship product. By 1994, Ultra had developed a strong identity built around glossy card stock, vivid full-color photography and an upscale presentation. The brand's photography-heavy design makes Hammond's #492 an attractive choice for an autograph and a distinct alternative to his standard 1994 Fleer card.

The 1994 season was part of an especially diverse period for Hammond collectors. Fleer's lineup alone provided several different ways to collect him, including traditional Fleer, premium Flair, the unusual oversized Extra Bases format and Ultra. Each product had its own identity, with Ultra occupying an important place as Fleer's established premium, photography-driven brand.

Hammond appears with the Florida Marlins, an organization he joined before it played its first Major League game. Florida selected Hammond in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft, adding an experienced left-handed starter from the Cincinnati Reds organization to its inaugural roster.

Hammond immediately became one of Florida's most productive pitchers. During the inaugural 1993 Marlins season, he made 32 starts and finished 15-12. His 15 victories established his Major League career high and led the first Florida Marlins team in wins.

His 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. Hammond advanced through Cincinnati's minor league system before making his Major League debut with the Reds on July 16, 1990.

Years later, Hammond authored a remarkable career comeback. After spending the 1999 through 2001 seasons outside the Major Leagues, he returned with the Atlanta Braves in 2002 at age 36 and successfully reinvented himself as a relief pitcher.

Hammond went 7-2 with an extraordinary 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances, surrendering only seven earned runs across 76 innings. The performance revived his career and helped him remain in the Major Leagues through 2006.

Hammond ultimately pitched parts of 14 Major League seasons for seven organizations. Combining Ultra's premium photography with Hammond's importance to the first Marlins pitching staff and his genuine autograph, this #492 is an attractive addition to both player-focused and early Florida Marlins collections.

Card Details:

• Player: Chris Hammond
• Team: Florida Marlins
• Year: 1994
• Manufacturer: Fleer
• Brand: Ultra
• Card Number: #492
• Premium 1994 Fleer Ultra baseball issue
• Ultra baseball debuted in 1991
• Glossy premium card stock
• Vivid, photography-focused presentation
• Attractive alternative to Hammond's regular 1994 Fleer #467
• Part of Fleer's diverse lineup of 1994 baseball products
• Excellent format for a personally autographed card
• 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 inaugural season
• Finished 15-12 in 1993
• Led the inaugural Florida 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 an exceptional 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 attractive premium signed issue for collectors of Chris Hammond, Florida Marlins memorabilia, 1994 Fleer Ultra baseball cards, original Marlins players, premium 1990s baseball issues, or comprehensive autographed player collections.

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Chris Hammond Autographed 1994 Fleer Ultra #492 Florida Marlins Card