Chris Hammond Autographed 1994 Stadium Club #367 Florida Marlins Card

The 1994 Stadium Club #367 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 Stadium Club issue combines outstanding photography with an important member of Florida's original starting rotation.

Topps introduced Stadium Club in 1991 as a premium, photography-driven alternative to its traditional flagship cards. By 1994, the brand was firmly established in the hobby, and the 1994 Stadium Club set continued its emphasis on full-bleed photography, glossy card stock and minimal front design elements, allowing the player image to remain the primary focus.

That approach makes Stadium Club cards particularly attractive for autographs. With fewer traditional borders and graphics competing with the photograph, Hammond's signature becomes part of the card's clean visual presentation while preserving the photography-first character for which Stadium Club became known.

Hammond appears with the Florida Marlins, an organization he joined before it had played its first game. Florida selected him in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft, adding the experienced Cincinnati Reds left-hander to the roster being assembled for the franchise's inaugural 1993 season.

Hammond quickly became one of the leaders of that original pitching staff. He made 32 starts in 1993 and finished 15-12, establishing his career high in victories. His 15 wins led the inaugural Florida Marlins, giving him a noteworthy place in the earliest chapter of franchise history.

Before becoming a Marlin, 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 Cincinnati's minor league system before making his Major League debut with the Reds on July 16, 1990.

More than a decade later, Hammond's career took an extraordinary turn. After spending three seasons outside the Major Leagues from 1999 through 2001, he returned with the Atlanta Braves in 2002 at age 36 and successfully reinvented himself as a relief pitcher.

Hammond produced one of baseball's most impressive comeback seasons, going 7-2 with a 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances. He allowed just seven earned runs in 76 innings, revitalizing his career and earning four additional seasons in the Major Leagues.

Hammond ultimately pitched parts of 14 Major League seasons for seven organizations. Combining Stadium Club's signature photography with Hammond's early Marlins significance and genuine autograph, this #367 is an attractive representation of both the player and one of the most recognizable premium brands of 1990s baseball cards.

Card Details:

• Player: Chris Hammond
• Team: Florida Marlins
• Year: 1994
• Manufacturer: Topps
• Brand: Stadium Club
• Card Number: #367
• Premium 1994 Stadium Club baseball issue
• Stadium Club debuted as a premium Topps brand in 1991
• Features full-bleed color photography
• Glossy card stock and photography-focused presentation
• Minimal front design keeps the player image prominent
• Attractive 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 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 attractive photography-driven signed issue for collectors of Chris Hammond, Florida Marlins memorabilia, 1994 Stadium Club baseball cards, original Marlins players, premium 1990s Topps issues, or comprehensive autographed player collections.