Juan Samuel Autographed 1989 Fleer Update #U-102 New York Mets Card

Own an autographed 1989 Fleer Update #U-102 baseball card personally signed by Juan Samuel, featuring the three-time MLB All-Star with the New York Mets. This Fleer Update issue documents Samuel's brief stay in New York following the major midseason trade that ended his successful tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies.

The 1989 Fleer Update set was designed to supplement Fleer's regular 1989 release with players who had changed teams, rookies, and other developments from the season. Card #U-102 captures Samuel as a member of the New York Mets, making it an important team-change issue for collectors building a comprehensive run of his career.

Samuel had established himself as one of the National League's most exciting power-speed players 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.

He again led the National League in triples in 1985 and enjoyed one of his finest seasons in 1987, batting .272 with career highs of 28 home runs and 100 RBIs, while adding 15 triples and 35 stolen bases. That outstanding season earned Samuel his second All-Star selection.

Samuel's long tenure with Philadelphia came to an end on June 18, 1989, when the Phillies traded him to the New York Mets for Lenny Dykstra and Roger McDowell. New York primarily shifted Samuel from second base to center field, and he appeared in 86 games for the Mets during his only season with the club.

His short stay in New York makes Mets-specific Samuel cards an interesting part of his extensive card run. Following the 1989 season, Samuel moved on to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he earned his third MLB All-Star selection in 1991.

Samuel ultimately played 16 Major League seasons, finishing with 1,578 hits, 161 home runs, 396 stolen bases, and 102 triples. His rare combination of power and speed made him one of the most dynamic players of his generation.

Personally signed by Juan Samuel, this 1989 Fleer Update #U-102 is an excellent team-change issue documenting the brief New York Mets chapter of Samuel's Major League career.

Card Details

Player: Juan Samuel
Team: New York Mets
Set: 1989 Fleer Update
Card Number: #U-102
Type: Update / Team-Change Issue
Position: Outfield / Second Base
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, Fleer Update collectors, team-change card enthusiasts, autograph collectors, or anyone assembling a comprehensive collection covering every stop of Samuel's Major League career.