Chris Hammond Autographed 1995 Donruss Top of the Order #NNO Florida Marlins Card

The 1995 Donruss Top of the Order Chris Hammond #NNO features the left-handed pitcher with the Florida Marlins on an unusual mid-1990s Donruss issue that stands apart from his conventional pack-issued cards. Personally autographed by Hammond, this unnumbered piece has particular appeal for collectors pursuing the oddball and less commonly encountered portions of his extensive card run.

Top of the Order was tied to Donruss' baseball card game concept, giving the cards a purpose beyond a traditional checklist-based release. Player cards incorporated game-related information so collectors could use Major League players as part of tabletop play. That interactive concept makes Top of the Order a distinctly different product from the regular 1995 Donruss baseball set.

Hammond's card carries no traditional card number, commonly cataloged as #NNO, adding another element of oddball appeal. For player collectors accustomed to chasing numbered Topps, Fleer, Donruss and Upper Deck cards, releases such as Top of the Order are often among the pieces that make a truly comprehensive player run more challenging and interesting to assemble.

The card dates to Hammond's third season with the Florida Marlins. He had joined the organization through the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft, when Florida selected the experienced Cincinnati left-hander while constructing the roster for its first season.

Hammond immediately became an important part of the inaugural pitching staff. In 1993, he made 32 starts and finished 15-12, establishing his Major League career high in victories and leading the first Florida Marlins team with 15 wins.

His professional career began after the Cincinnati Reds selected him in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB Draft out of the University of Alabama. Hammond developed through Cincinnati's farm system before making his Major League debut on July 16, 1990, reaching the Majors during the Reds' World Series championship season.

Although Hammond spent much of the first half of his career as a starter, his most remarkable season came after an extended absence from the Major Leagues. He returned with the Atlanta Braves in 2002 at age 36 after spending the previous three seasons outside the Majors.

Working from the bullpen, Hammond produced an extraordinary 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances, finishing 7-2 while allowing only seven earned runs over 76 innings. The comeback revitalized his career and kept him in the Major Leagues through 2006.

Hammond ultimately pitched parts of 14 Major League seasons for seven organizations. For collectors who enjoy going beyond a player's mainstream cards, this autographed 1995 Donruss Top of the Order issue offers the combination of an unconventional game-related release, unnumbered cataloging and Hammond's genuine signature.

Card Details:

• Player: Chris Hammond
• Team: Florida Marlins
• Year: 1995
• Manufacturer: Donruss
• Set: Top of the Order
• Card Number: #NNO / No Number
• Distinctive mid-1990s Donruss baseball issue
• Connected to Donruss' Top of the Order baseball card game concept
• Designed with an interactive game element beyond traditional card collecting
• Unnumbered Hammond issue
• Unusual alternative to his standard 1995 Donruss #428
• Appealing oddball issue for advanced player collectors
• Excellent addition to a comprehensive Chris Hammond card run
• Early Florida Marlins collectible
• 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 Florida Marlins with 15 victories
• 15 wins established Hammond's Major League career high
• Spent five seasons with Florida from 1993 through 1997
• Cincinnati Reds sixth-round selection in the 1986 MLB Draft
• Former University of Alabama pitcher
• Made his Major League debut on July 16, 1990
• Returned to the Major Leagues with Atlanta at age 36 in 2002
• Went 7-2 with a remarkable 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances
• Allowed only seven earned runs over 76 innings during his 2002 comeback
• 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 unconventional Top of the Order game-card format and unnumbered designation make this genuinely autographed Hammond issue an especially interesting piece for collectors trying to go beyond the major releases and assemble a truly comprehensive Chris Hammond collection.