Featuring Jose Rijo with the Cincinnati Reds, this Jose Rijo autographed 1995 Donruss #292 Cincinnati Reds card represents one of the National League's top starting pitchers of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Rijo became a World Series MVP, an All-Star and the ace of Cincinnati's 1990 championship pitching staff.
Rijo joined the Cincinnati Reds in 1988 and quickly developed into one of baseball's most effective starters. From 1988 through 1994, he posted a winning record every season and became a cornerstone of the Reds rotation.
His defining performance came during the 1990 World Series against the Oakland Athletics. Rijo won both of his starts, allowing just one earned run and nine hits while striking out 14 over 15 innings. He pitched seven scoreless innings in Game 1 and worked 8 innings in the decisive Game 4 as Cincinnati completed its four-game sweep. Rijo was named World Series MVP for his dominant performance.
Rijo continued to rank among the National League's leading pitchers after the championship season. He led the league with 227 strikeouts in 1993 and earned his first All-Star selection in 1994. Injuries limited him in 1995, eventually forcing him away from the Major Leagues before an uncommon comeback with Cincinnati in 2001.
Over 14 Major League seasons with the Yankees, Athletics and Reds, Rijo recorded 116 victories and 1,606 strikeouts. The 1995 Donruss #292 is an appealing addition for Reds collectors, Jose Rijo fans, 1990 World Series championship collections, World Series MVP collections, 1990s Donruss collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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