Chris Hammond Autographed 1995 Stadium Club #360 Florida Marlins Card

The 1995 Stadium Club #360 Chris Hammond features the left-handed pitcher with the Florida Marlins in Topps' photography-driven premium brand. Personally autographed by Hammond, this card combines Stadium Club's signature full-bleed presentation with an original member of the Marlins pitching staff.

Introduced in 1991, Stadium Club was created as a premium alternative to traditional Topps baseball cards. From the beginning, the brand emphasized high-quality photography, glossy card stock and minimal front-side graphics, allowing the player image to command much of the card's visual presentation.

The 1995 Stadium Club set continued that philosophy during a period when card manufacturers were increasingly experimenting with foil, chromium surfaces and elaborate graphics. Stadium Club remained particularly recognizable for making photography the centerpiece, giving Hammond's #360 a distinctly different appearance from his 1995 Finest, Fleer, Pinnacle and SkyBox E-Motion cards.

That photography-first approach also works especially well for an autographed card. Hammond's genuine hand-signed signature adds another layer to a card already built around a large player image, making the issue attractive for both player collectors and fans of signed Stadium Club cards.

The #360 continues Hammond's Stadium Club run following his 1993 Stadium Club #209 Cincinnati Reds card and 1994 Stadium Club #367 Florida Marlins issue. Together, those cards document his transition from Cincinnati to Florida while also showing the evolution of Topps' premium Stadium Club brand.

Hammond became part of the Florida Marlins before the expansion franchise played its first game. Florida selected him from Cincinnati in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft, adding the experienced left-hander to its inaugural pitching rotation.

He responded with the most productive win total of his Major League career. During Florida's inaugural 1993 season, Hammond made 32 starts and finished 15-12, with his 15 victories leading the first Marlins team.

Hammond remained with Florida through 1997, spending five seasons with the franchise during its formative years. His Marlins tenure represents a substantial portion of a career that ultimately took him through seven Major League organizations.

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. His career later became notable for one of the era's most impressive pitching comebacks.

After three seasons outside the Major Leagues, Hammond returned at age 36 with the Atlanta Braves in 2002. Working primarily in relief, he produced an extraordinary 7-2 record and 0.95 ERA across 63 appearances, allowing only seven earned runs in 76 innings.

The comeback extended his career through 2006. Hammond ultimately pitched parts of 14 Major League seasons for the Reds, Marlins, Red Sox, Braves, Yankees, Athletics and Padres.

Card Details:

• Player: Chris Hammond
• Team: Florida Marlins
• Year: 1995
• Manufacturer: Topps
• Brand: Stadium Club
• Card Number: #360
• Premium 1995 Stadium Club baseball issue
• Stadium Club debuted as Topps' premium photography-focused brand in 1991
• Features the brand's signature full-bleed photography
• Glossy premium presentation
• Minimal front-side design allows the player image to remain the focal point
• Distinctive alternative to the increasingly graphic-heavy and chromium products of the era
• Excellent format for Hammond's genuine autograph
• Continues his Stadium Club run following 1993 #209 and 1994 #367
• Desirable addition to a comprehensive Chris Hammond or Stadium Club collection
• 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
• Went 7-2 with a remarkable 0.95 ERA in 63 appearances
• 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.

With its full-bleed Stadium Club photography, premium Topps presentation, early Florida Marlins connection and genuine Chris Hammond autograph, this #360 is an attractive addition to a signed Stadium Club set or an in-depth Hammond player collection.