Add a signed premium card of future Silver Slugger catcher Michael Barrett with this 2000 Topps Gold Label Class 1 #51 Montreal Expos issue.
This card comes from the premium 2000 Topps Gold Label set, one of Topps' most elegant high-end baseball releases. The 100-card checklist was issued in three collectible classes (Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3), each featuring unique front designs and varying print runs. With its gold foil accents, premium card stock, and sophisticated presentation, Gold Label remains one of the hobby's most respected premium brands of the era.
Selected by the Montreal Expos with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 1995 MLB Draft, Michael Barrett went on to enjoy an 11-year Major League career with the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays. Originally drafted as a shortstop, Barrett successfully transitioned to catcher in the minor leagues and developed into one of the National League's premier offensive backstops. He finished his career with 98 home runs, 424 RBIs, a .263 batting average, and earned the 2005 National League Silver Slugger Award.
Issued during Barrett's first full Major League season, this premium Gold Label card captures one of the Expos' brightest young players as he established himself in the big leagues. The combination of Topps' upscale Gold Label design and Barrett's in-person autograph makes this one of his most attractive early-career premium cards.
Card Details:
- Player: Michael Barrett
- Team: Montreal Expos
- Set: 2000 Topps Gold Label
- Class: Class 1
- Card Number: #51
- Type: Premium Base 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, Topps Gold Label collectors, premium card collectors, autograph collectors, Michael Barrett collectors, or collectors of Montreal Expos memorabilia.