Chris Hammond Autographed 1995 Flair #353 Florida Marlins Card

The 1995 Flair #353 Chris Hammond features the left-handed pitcher with the Florida Marlins in one of Fleer's most upscale baseball products of the mid-1990s. Personally autographed by Hammond, this premium card combines Flair's distinctive high-end presentation with one of the most successful starting pitchers from the formative years of the Marlins franchise.

Introduced in 1993, Flair was positioned as a premium step above Fleer's traditional baseball products. The 1995 Flair set continued that approach with thick card stock, glossy surfaces, elaborate graphics and multiple-image designs, creating cards with a noticeably more substantial feel than typical releases of the era.

That premium construction makes Flair particularly attractive for autographed player collections. Hammond's signature adds a genuine hand-signed element to a card already designed as an upscale collectible, providing a sharp contrast to the more traditional presentation found on his regular Fleer and other mainstream issues.

The #353 also continues Hammond's run within the brand following his 1993 Flair #51 and 1994 Flair #163. Those consecutive issues provide collectors with an excellent look at Flair's evolving premium designs while documenting Hammond's early years with Florida.

Hammond had joined the Florida Marlins before the franchise played its first game. Florida selected him from the Cincinnati organization in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft, adding an experienced left-handed starter to its inaugural pitching staff.

The decision paid immediate dividends. During the Marlins' inaugural 1993 season, Hammond 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.

Hammond remained with Florida through 1997, spending five seasons with the organization during its early development. His Marlins tenure became the most substantial starting-pitcher chapter of a Major League career that ultimately lasted parts of 14 seasons.

Originally selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB Draft out of the University of Alabama, Hammond made his Major League debut on July 16, 1990. More than a decade later, his career took a remarkable second turn.

After spending three seasons outside the Major Leagues, Hammond returned at age 36 with the Atlanta Braves in 2002 and reinvented himself as a relief pitcher. He produced an extraordinary 7-2 record and 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances, allowing only seven earned runs over 76 innings.

That dominant comeback extended Hammond's career through 2006. He ultimately pitched for the Reds, Marlins, Red Sox, Braves, Yankees, Athletics and Padres, giving his career an unusual arc from durable starter to dominant late-career reliever.

With its substantial card stock, premium Flair styling and genuine Hammond autograph, this #353 is a particularly attractive mid-1990s issue for collectors building a deep Chris Hammond or early Florida Marlins collection.

Card Details:

• Player: Chris Hammond
• Team: Florida Marlins
• Year: 1995
• Manufacturer: Fleer
• Brand: Flair
• Card Number: #353
• Premium 1995 Flair baseball issue
• Flair debuted as Fleer's upscale baseball brand in 1993
• Features thick card stock and a glossy premium finish
• Elaborate, photography-focused presentation
• Multiple-image styling associated with the Flair brand
• More upscale construction than traditional mainstream cards of the era
• Attractive format for Hammond's genuine autograph
• Continues Hammond's Flair run following his 1993 and 1994 issues
• 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 inaugural 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
• Posted an exceptional 7-2 record and 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 combination of Flair's premium construction, Hammond's place in the early history of the Florida Marlins and his genuine autograph makes this #353 an excellent signed issue for collectors who appreciate the upscale baseball card brands of the 1990s.