Mel Rojas Autographed 1997 Fleer Ultra #312 Chicago Cubs Card

Featuring Mel Rojas with the Chicago Cubs, this Mel Rojas autographed 1997 Fleer Ultra #312 Chicago Cubs card captures the veteran relief pitcher following his successful tenure as the Montreal Expos' closer. Rojas established himself as a dependable late-inning reliever during the 1990s before joining Chicago as a free agent for the 1997 season.

A native of the Dominican Republic, Rojas made his Major League debut with Montreal in 1990 and spent his first seven seasons with the Expos. He became a key member of the Montreal bullpen, including the strike-shortened 1994 season when the Expos compiled baseball's best record at 74-40.

Rojas recorded 16 saves with a 3.32 ERA in 68 appearances in 1994 before becoming Montreal's primary closer. He followed with 30 saves in 1995 and enjoyed his most productive season in 1996, establishing a career high with 36 saves while posting a 3.22 ERA in 72 appearances.

After recording 109 saves with Montreal, Rojas joined the Cubs for the 1997 season and served as one of Chicago's primary late-inning relievers. His Cubs tenure represented the beginning of the second half of a 10-season Major League career that also included time with the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers.

Rojas appeared in more than 500 Major League games and finished his career with 126 saves. The 1997 Fleer Ultra #312 is an appealing early Cubs issue for Chicago collectors, Mel Rojas fans, Montreal Expos collectors, Fleer Ultra set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.

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