Miguel Tejada Autographed 1998 Upper Deck #275 Oakland Athletics Card

Add a signature from a former American League Most Valuable Player and one of the most productive shortstops of his generation with this Miguel Tejada autographed 1998 Upper Deck #275 Oakland Athletics baseball card, available from Under the Radar Sports Promotions.

Miguel Tejada enjoyed a distinguished 16-season Major League career from 1997 through 2013, establishing himself as one of baseball's premier offensive shortstops. A native of the Dominican Republic, Tejada became known for his powerful bat, consistent run production, durability, and energetic style of play.

Tejada began his Major League career with the Oakland Athletics, making his debut in 1997. He quickly developed into an important part of Oakland's young roster, joining emerging stars such as Jason Giambi, Eric Chavez, Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder, and Barry Zito as the Athletics became one of the American League's most competitive teams.

His breakthrough came during the 2000 season, when he hit 30 home runs and drove in 115 runs, helping Oakland capture the American League West Division championship. His combination of power and defensive ability made him one of the most valuable shortstops in baseball.

Tejada continued his outstanding production in 2001, hitting 31 home runs with 113 RBIs as the Athletics returned to the postseason. His consistency helped establish Oakland as a perennial contender during the early 2000s.

His greatest individual accomplishment came in 2002, when he captured the American League Most Valuable Player Award. Tejada batted .308 with 34 home runs and 131 RBIs, helping lead the Athletics to 103 victories and another American League West championship.

That memorable Oakland team also established an American League record with 20 consecutive victories, a remarkable achievement that became one of the defining stories of the 2002 baseball season.

Following the 2003 season, Tejada signed with the Baltimore Orioles, where he continued to produce impressive offensive numbers. In 2004, he led the American League with 150 RBIs, hitting 34 home runs and batting .311 during his first season in Baltimore.

Tejada earned six Major League All-Star selections and won two Silver Slugger Awards during his career. He also captured the 2004 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby championship, further demonstrating the power that made him one of the game's most recognizable offensive players.

In addition to Oakland and Baltimore, Tejada played for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Kansas City Royals. He finished his Major League career with 2,407 hits, 307 home runs, 1,302 RBIs, and a .285 batting average.

The 1998 Upper Deck #275 card features Tejada during the early years of his career with the Oakland Athletics, before his MVP award and numerous All-Star appearances. The 1998 Upper Deck set is recognized for its high-quality photography, contemporary design, and polished presentation, making it a popular release among collectors of late-1990s baseball cards.

This early-career card provides an opportunity to own a signed collectible from Tejada's formative years in Oakland, when he was developing into one of the American League's premier shortstops.

Signature obtained through a private signing conducted by Under the Radar Sports Promotions and guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication service.

This autographed Miguel Tejada card is an excellent addition to collections featuring Oakland Athletics stars, American League MVP winners, Dominican-born Major Leaguers, power-hitting shortstops, and signed late-1990s Upper Deck baseball cards.