Chris Hammond Autographed 1994 Studio #109 Florida Marlins Card

The 1994 Studio #109 Chris Hammond features the left-handed pitcher with the Florida Marlins in one of the hobby's most recognizable player-focused card brands of the 1990s. Personally autographed by Hammond, this Studio issue combines his place in early Marlins history with a set designed to give collectors a more personal look at Major League players.

The Studio brand had carved out a unique identity by moving away from the traditional action-oriented approach used by most baseball card sets. The 1994 Studio release continued that concept with prominent portrait-style photography and an upscale presentation, making the cards feel more like individual player profiles than conventional game-action cards.

That approach works especially well for an autographed card. Hammond's signature complements the portrait-focused Studio design, creating a personalized collectible that stands apart from his many action-photo issues produced during the same season.

Hammond was entering his second season with the Florida Marlins when this card was issued. Florida had selected him in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft, bringing the experienced Cincinnati Reds left-hander to the organization before the Marlins played their first game.

Hammond quickly became one of the most productive pitchers on the expansion club. During Florida's inaugural 1993 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.

Before becoming an original Marlin, Hammond was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB Draft out of the University of Alabama. He worked through Cincinnati's minor league system before making his Major League debut with the Reds on July 16, 1990.

Hammond's career later produced a remarkable second act. After spending the 1999 through 2001 seasons outside the Major Leagues, he returned with the Atlanta Braves in 2002 at age 36 and successfully transitioned from starting pitcher to veteran reliever.

His comeback season was extraordinary. Hammond went 7-2 with a 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances, allowing only seven earned runs across 76 innings. The performance revitalized his career and helped him remain in the Major Leagues through 2006.

Hammond ultimately pitched parts of 14 Major League seasons for the Reds, Marlins, Red Sox, Braves, Yankees, Athletics and Padres. With its distinctive portrait-oriented Studio presentation and Hammond's genuine autograph, this #109 offers a different visual style from his traditional 1994 Marlins cards.

Card Details:

• Player: Chris Hammond
• Team: Florida Marlins
• Year: 1994
• Manufacturer: Donruss
• Brand: Studio
• Card Number: #109
• Distinctive 1994 Studio baseball issue
• Player-focused, portrait-style presentation
• Studio was designed to provide a different look from traditional action-oriented baseball cards
• Particularly attractive format for an autographed player card
• Excellent companion to Hammond's traditional 1994 Marlins issues
• 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.

The combination of Studio's distinctive player-portrait concept, Hammond's genuine autograph and his importance to the inaugural Florida Marlins makes this an attractive signed issue for player, team and 1990s baseball card collectors.