Michael Barrett Autographed 1996 Bowman #249 Montreal Expos Card FBC

Add an early signed prospect card of future National League All-Star and Silver Slugger catcher Michael Barrett with this 1996 Bowman #249 First Bowman Card Montreal Expos issue.

This card comes from the 1996 Bowman set, a 385-card release that helped establish Bowman as the premier brand for baseball prospects. The 1996 edition introduced the "1st Bowman" designation, identifying a player's first Bowman card and making these issues highly sought after by prospect collectors. Michael Barrett's #249 is recognized as his First Bowman Card, issued shortly after he was selected in the first round of the 1995 MLB Draft.

Selected by the Montreal Expos with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 1995 MLB Draft, Barrett entered professional baseball as one of the organization's top prospects. Originally drafted as a shortstop, he successfully transitioned to catcher in the minor leagues before enjoying an 11-year Major League career with the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays. He finished his career with 98 home runs, 424 RBIs, and a .263 batting average, highlighted by a 2005 National League All-Star selection and the 2005 National League Silver Slugger Award.

Issued while Barrett was still climbing through the Expos farm system, this First Bowman Card captures him at the beginning of a career that would culminate in becoming one of the National League's premier offensive catchers. As his earliest Bowman issue, it remains one of the key cards for Michael Barrett collectors.

Card Details:

• Player: Michael Barrett
• Team: Montreal Expos
• Set: 1996 Bowman
• Card Number: #249
• Designation: First Bowman Card
• Type: Prospect Card
• Position: Catcher
• Condition: NM-MT or better

Authentication:

• Personally signed by Michael Barrett
• Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions
• Guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service

A fantastic addition for Expos fans, Bowman collectors, prospect collectors, autograph collectors, Michael Barrett collectors, or collectors of Montreal Expos memorabilia.