Juan Samuel Autographed 1989 Donruss Baseball's Best #238 New York Mets Card

Own an autographed 1989 Donruss Baseball's Best #238 baseball card personally signed by Juan Samuel, featuring the three-time MLB All-Star with the New York Mets. This Donruss specialty issue represents Samuel's brief tenure in New York following the midseason trade that ended his successful run with the Philadelphia Phillies.

The 1989 Donruss Baseball's Best set was issued separately from the regular Donruss flagship release and featured a select checklist of established stars and notable players from around Major League Baseball. These specialty issues are particularly appealing to player collectors looking beyond standard flagship cards. Card #238 features Juan Samuel with the New York Mets.

Samuel had established himself as one of baseball's premier power-speed threats during his years in Philadelphia. In his first full Major League season in 1984, he batted .272 with 15 home runs, 69 RBIs, 19 triples, and 72 stolen bases. His 19 triples led the National League, while his 72 stolen bases established a Phillies single-season record at the time. Samuel earned his first MLB All-Star selection and finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting.

His combination of speed and extra-base power remained his trademark throughout the decade. Samuel led the National League in triples again in 1985, and in 1987 enjoyed one of his finest seasons, batting .272 with career highs of 28 home runs and 100 RBIs, along with 15 triples and 35 stolen bases. That performance earned him his second All-Star selection.

Samuel's long run in Philadelphia ended during the 1989 season, when the Phillies traded him to the New York Mets in exchange for Lenny Dykstra and Roger McDowell. Samuel appeared in 86 games for New York, giving Mets collectors a relatively brief but distinctive chapter of his 16-year Major League career.

Following his time with the Mets, Samuel continued his career with the Dodgers, Royals, Reds, Tigers, and Blue Jays. He earned his third MLB All-Star selection with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1991 and ultimately finished his career with 1,578 hits, 161 home runs, 396 stolen bases, and 102 triples.

Personally signed by Juan Samuel, this 1989 Donruss Baseball's Best #238 is an appealing specialty issue from his short-lived New York Mets tenure and an important card for collectors assembling a comprehensive run of Samuel's career.

Card Details

Player: Juan Samuel
Team: New York Mets
Set: 1989 Donruss Baseball's Best
Card Number: #238
Type: Baseball's Best Specialty Issue
Position: Second Base / Center Field
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 New York Mets fans, Juan Samuel collectors, Donruss Baseball's Best collectors, autograph enthusiasts, or anyone assembling a comprehensive collection covering every stop of Samuel's Major League career.