Ricky Bottalico Autographed 1997 Fleer Ultra #353 Philadelphia Phillies Card
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Ricky Bottalico Autographed 1997 Fleer Ultra #353 Philadelphia Phillies Card
Featuring Ricky Bottalico with the Philadelphia Phillies, this Ricky Bottalico autographed 1997 Fleer Ultra #353 Philadelphia Phillies card showcases the hard-throwing right-hander during his tenure as the club's primary closer.
Bottalico signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as an amateur free agent in 1991 and reached the Major Leagues in 1994. After working primarily in relief during his rookie season, he quickly emerged as one of the most dependable arms in the Philadelphia bullpen.
His breakthrough came in 1995, when Bottalico recorded 21 saves with a 2.46 ERA in 48 appearances. He followed with an even stronger 1996 campaign, earning his only National League All-Star selection while recording 34 saves with a 3.19 ERA across 69 appearances.
Bottalico remained Philadelphia's closer in 1997, appearing in 66 games and recording 31 saves. Across the 1995-97 seasons, he accumulated 86 saves for the Phillies and established himself as one of the club's most recognizable relievers of the decade.
Bottalico pitched 12 Major League seasons with the Phillies, Cardinals, Royals, Diamondbacks, Mets and Brewers, finishing with 116 career saves in 562 appearances. The 1997 Fleer Ultra #353 is an appealing addition for Philadelphia Phillies collectors, Ricky Bottalico fans, 1990s baseball collections, Fleer Ultra set collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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