Juan Samuel Autographed 1988 Nestle #16 Philadelphia Phillies Card

Own an autographed 1988 Nestle #16 baseball card personally signed by Juan Samuel, featuring the dynamic second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies. This distinctive promotional issue offers collectors a more unusual Samuel card from the late 1980s and is especially appealing for anyone assembling a comprehensive collection beyond the traditional Topps, Donruss, and Fleer releases.

The 1988 Nestle baseball card release is a specialty promotional issue associated with Nestle, featuring a selection of prominent Major League players from the era. Food and product-related baseball card issues have long held a special place in the hobby because their distribution differed from traditional wax-pack releases. Card #16 features Juan Samuel with the Philadelphia Phillies, making it an appealing oddball issue for Phillies and player collectors.

Samuel entered 1988 following one of the finest seasons of his career. In 1987, he batted .272 with career highs of 28 home runs and 100 RBIs, while adding 15 triples and 35 stolen bases. His outstanding combination of power, speed, and extra-base ability earned him his second National League All-Star selection.

Samuel had burst onto the Major League scene during his first full season in 1984, batting .272 with 15 home runs, 69 RBIs, 19 triples, and 72 stolen bases. His 72 steals established a Phillies single-season record at the time, while his 19 triples led the National League. Samuel earned his first All-Star selection and finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting. He again led the National League in triples in 1985.

During 1988, Samuel continued to provide Philadelphia with a dangerous combination of speed and extra-base ability, collecting 36 doubles, 12 home runs, and 33 stolen bases. His unusual blend of power and speed made him one of the most exciting middle infielders of his generation.

A three-time MLB All-Star, Samuel enjoyed a 16-year Major League career and finished with 1,578 hits, 161 home runs, 396 stolen bases, and 102 triples. He later returned to the Phillies organization as a coach, continuing his long association with Philadelphia beyond his playing career.

Personally signed by Juan Samuel, this 1988 Nestle #16 is an excellent specialty collectible for fans seeking some of the more unusual issues from Samuel's Philadelphia Phillies career.

Card Details

Player: Juan Samuel
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Set: 1988 Nestle
Card Number: #16
Type: Promotional / Specialty Issue
Position: Second Baseman
Condition: NM-MT or better

Authentication

Personally signed by Juan Samuel.

Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.

An outstanding addition for Philadelphia Phillies fans, Juan Samuel collectors, Nestle baseball card collectors, food-issue and oddball collectors, autograph enthusiasts, or anyone assembling a comprehensive collection of Samuel's playing career.