Hector Villanueva Autographed 1991 Fleer #436 Chicago Cubs Card

Add an autographed card from one of the more memorable brief power displays by a Chicago Cubs catcher with this 1991 Fleer #436 Hector Villanueva card, personally signed by the former Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals backstop.

Villanueva reached the Major Leagues with Chicago in 1990, batting .272 with 7 home runs and 18 RBI in only 114 at-bats. That promising debut established the power that would become the defining characteristic of his short Major League career.

His best season came in 1991, the same year represented by this Fleer issue. Villanueva appeared in 71 games for Chicago and produced an impressive .276 batting average, 53 hits, 10 doubles, 13 home runs and 32 RBI in only 192 at-bats. His .542 slugging percentage and .887 OPS were outstanding, while his 143 OPS+ demonstrates just how productive he was when given the opportunity.

Villanueva's power was particularly noteworthy considering his limited playing time. His 13 home runs in 192 at-bats translated to approximately one homer every 15 at-bats. He shared Chicago's catching duties during a season in which the Cubs lineup featured stars such as Andre Dawson, Ryne Sandberg, Mark Grace and George Bell.

Villanueva spent three seasons with the Cubs from 1990 through 1992 before finishing his Major League career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1993. Across four seasons, he totaled 109 hits, 25 home runs and 72 RBI, with the majority of his production coming during his Chicago tenure.

Card Details:

• Player: Hector Villanueva
• Team: Chicago Cubs
• Year: 1991
• Manufacturer: Fleer
• Set: Fleer
• Card Number: #436
• Catcher / First Baseman
• Career-best 13 home runs in 1991
• Batted .276 with a .542 slugging percentage and .887 OPS in 1991
• Played for the Cubs from 1990-1992
• 25 career Major League home runs
• 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.

A terrific addition for collectors of Hector Villanueva autographs, Chicago Cubs memorabilia, 1991 Fleer baseball cards, Cubs catchers, or comprehensive signed player collections.