Featuring Steve Buechele with the Chicago Cubs, this Steve Buechele autographed 1993 Triple Play #79 Chicago Cubs card showcases the veteran third baseman during his first full season with the club. Known for his steady defense and home run power, Buechele spent 11 seasons in the Major Leagues and was a regular at third base for both the Texas Rangers and Cubs.
Buechele was selected by the Texas Rangers in the fifth round of the 1982 MLB Draft after playing collegiately at Stanford University. He reached the Major Leagues in 1985 and soon established himself as Texas' regular third baseman.
One of Buechele's best seasons came in 1991, when he hit 18 home runs and drove in 66 runs for Texas before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates during the season. He helped Pittsburgh capture the National League East championship and appeared in the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves.
Buechele joined the Chicago Cubs during the 1992 season and became their regular third baseman. In 1993, he appeared in 154 games and hit 15 home runs with 65 RBI while providing dependable defense at the hot corner. He remained with Chicago through the 1995 season before finishing his career with a return to Texas.
Over 11 Major League seasons, Buechele collected 1,002 hits, 137 home runs and 547 RBI. The 1993 Triple Play #79 is an appealing addition for Cubs collectors, Steve Buechele fans, third-base collections, 1990s Triple Play collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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