The 1994 Score #124 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 classic Score issue represents one of the leading pitchers from Florida's inaugural roster immediately following the best season of his career as a Major League starter.
The 1994 Score set continued the brand's reputation for colorful designs, strong action photography and collector-friendly baseball cards. With its clean early-1990s presentation, Hammond's #124 provides a traditional counterpart to the many premium, foil and parallel issues produced during an increasingly diverse period in the baseball card hobby.
Hammond became part of Marlins history when Florida selected him in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft. The expansion club needed experienced Major League players to build its first roster, and Hammond arrived after spending the opening years of his career with the Cincinnati Reds.
The move to Florida produced Hammond's finest season as a starting pitcher. During the inaugural 1993 Marlins campaign, he made 32 starts and finished 15-12. His 15 victories established a career high and led the first Florida Marlins team in wins, giving Hammond a lasting connection to the franchise's beginnings.
Before joining the Marlins, Hammond was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB Draft out of the University of Alabama. He developed through the Reds' minor league system and made his Major League debut on July 16, 1990.
Hammond's career would eventually become known for a remarkable second act. After spending the 1999 through 2001 seasons outside the Major Leagues, he returned to baseball's highest level with the Atlanta Braves in 2002 at age 36, successfully transitioning into a relief role.
His comeback season was exceptional. Hammond appeared in 63 games, posted a 7-2 record and 0.95 ERA, and surrendered just seven earned runs over 76 innings. The performance revitalized his career and led to four additional seasons in the Major Leagues.
Hammond ultimately pitched parts of 14 Major League seasons for seven organizations. From leading an expansion team's rotation in victories to returning years later as one of baseball's most effective veteran relievers, his career followed a memorable path spanning portions of three decades.
With its traditional Score styling, early Florida Marlins connection and genuine autograph, this 1994 Score #124 is an excellent addition for collectors building a Chris Hammond player run or assembling signed cards from the original Marlins roster.
Card Details:
- Player: Chris Hammond
- Team: Florida Marlins
- Year: 1994
- Manufacturer: Score
- Set: Score
- Card Number: #124
- Classic 1994 Score baseball issue
- Colorful early-1990s Score design
- Photography-focused mainstream release
- Excellent companion to Hammond's premium and parallel issues from 1994
- 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.
A classic signed early-Marlins issue for collectors of Chris Hammond, Florida Marlins memorabilia, 1994 Score baseball cards, inaugural Marlins players, 1990s baseball, or comprehensive autographed player collections.