Add a signed premium card of future Silver Slugger catcher Michael Barrett with this 2001 Fleer Genuine #57 Montreal Expos issue.
This card comes from the inaugural 2001 Fleer Genuine set, a premium product designed to compete with other upscale releases such as SP Authentic. The 130-card base set features 100 veteran cards followed by a 30-card "Genuine Upside" rookie and prospect subset that was serial numbered, giving the product a premium feel from top to bottom. Fleer Genuine was praised for its elegant foil design, thick card stock, and limited checklist, making it one of Fleer's most distinctive early-2000s releases.
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 second full Major League season, this Fleer Genuine card showcases him as an emerging cornerstone of the Expos organization. The product's premium presentation and relatively compact checklist make it one of Barrett's more desirable mainstream cards from his Montreal years.
Card Details:
- Player: Michael Barrett
- Team: Montreal Expos
- Set: 2001 Fleer Genuine
- Card Number: #57
- 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, Fleer Genuine collectors, Fleer collectors, autograph collectors, Michael Barrett collectors, or collectors of Montreal Expos memorabilia.