#1: 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle. 1991 TOPPS HOBBY BOX (BEST PRICES) BUY NOW 1991 TOPPS BASEBALL CARD PACKS (BEST PRICES) BUY NOW The 40th-anniversary issue blends classic designs with great images, while they streamlined8 1975 He was again named an outfielder on Baseball America's 2011 Minor League All Star team. The lone card of the 1975 Topps basketball card set to make our list is the #254 Moses Malone rookie card. Examples that found their way into retail stores have garnered bids in the thousands of dollars on eBay. [106] The ball was hit 489 feet into left-center field at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri. All Prices Listed in. [23] He also won his seventh career Gold Glove. You can quote me on that. [195] In 2014, Nike began selling Mike Trout-branded shoes. [173] However, Trout later greatly improved his contact rate and slugging percentage against high fastballs. [17], He started the 2013 season strongly by hitting .329 during the first two months of the season. [184], Trout's nicknames include "Prince Fish", "God's Gift", "Millville Miracle" and "King Fish 2.0", in reference to retired Angel Tim Salmon. and created a new 26-card "Bonus MVP" set, featuring the most valuable player from each Major League Baseball team. [6][7] In 2019, he signed a 12-year, $426 million contract with the Angels, the second-richest contract in the history of North American sports and third in professional sports in general (and the second-biggest contract at the time of signing). [49] On June 27 against the Baltimore Orioles, Trout had his third career four-hit game in the same month. 1990 Topps Baseball inserts are exclusive to certain pack types and special offers. [77] For the season, he batted .208/.293/.315. Glossy Rookies are exclusive to 100-card cello packs. Combined in the postseason, Gordon hit .241 with 2 homers, 6 RBI and a .775 OPS. In winning the award for the fourth time, Trout became the first American League rookie since Ichiro Suzuki in 2001 to win Rookie of the Month four times during a single season. [108] Later on in the ninth inning, Trout was the final batter of the Angels to strike out as the team lost to the Royals in a three-game sweep of the series. After Trout talked with the team and stated that he preferred to play in center field, Maddon decided the following day that there would be no positional switch. [110], On January 9, 2009, Pedroia was named as the cover athlete of the baseball video game MLB 09: The Show, and appeared in several commercials for the game. [111] For the second year in a row, Trout won the All-Star Game MVP Award, becoming the first player ever to win it in consecutive years. When asked if he would ever play again, he said "I'm not sure. He won a Fielding Bible Award in 2011 as the best fielding second baseman in MLB,[41] and had his best defensive season by ultimate zone rating, with 18.1 runs saved. [169], Between 2012 and 2019, Trout was first in on-base plus slugging, and was MLB's most productive batter per plate appearance when adjusted for park factors (among all batters who had 1,000 or more plate appearances). 1975 Topps #254 Moses Malone Rookie Card. Players include Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan & Mike Trout. [97] Trout continued his strong play in August, batting .337 with 6 home runs and an on-base percentage of .500. On July 23, 2013, Pedroia and the Red Sox agreed to an eight-year extension worth $110 million. [21] On September 12, Gordon hit his 34th double of the year against the Minnesota Twins, establishing a Royals rookie record. Card Card No. Michael Nelson Trout (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). It was the first time a National League team won back-to-back pennants since the 199596 Atlanta Braves.During the 2009 World Series, Manuel was criticized for not pitching Cliff Lee in Game 4, a game the Phillies eventually lost. While he stated that he did not lean in towards the pitch to give himself a better chance of being hit, Gordon did admit that he had done so during his college career. At Nebraska, Gordon won the Brooks Wallace Award, Dick Howser Trophy, and Golden Spikes Award in 2005. [13][14], Trout began playing baseball in Cal Ripken Baseball, a division of Babe Ruth League. [12][11] As a senior baseball player, Pedroia did not strike out all season,[13] compiled a .445 batting average and was chosen as his league's most valuable player. [197] That deal was renewed in 2016 and, in March 2021, he was signed to the largest and longest contract the company ever signed with an individual athlete. If he doesn't want to do Red Sox and Yankee games, he should tell the umpires' union. Academia.edu no longer supports Internet Explorer. [23], Before the 2008 season, Gordon switched his uniform number from #7, the number he had as a rookie, to #4, his college number. A $10.00 disposal fee may be added to the invoice total or$20.00 for general furniture disposal and a $50.00 disposal fee for larger items including but not limited to Book Cases, Sofas, Sectionals, Appliances, Musical Instruments and Buy-Out Lots. This did, however, create a problem for both sets. A minimal fee of $10.00 or more depending on the size of the itemat the discretion of the auction manager will be charged for all transfers, with no exceptions. It was during this era that the most valuable baseball card ever printed was produced - the T206 tobacco card featuring He was named the Most Valuable Player of the game, making him the second-youngest All-Star Game MVP behind Ken Griffey Jr. in 1992. [11] Jeff played four years of minor league baseball before a torn plantar fascia and knee injuries ended his career. The 1990 Topps Baseball design is one of the brand's most colorful of all time. [24] Angels scout Greg Morhardt, who had played in the minor leagues with Trout's father, claimed Mike was the fastest and strongest 17-year-old he had ever seen. [15] His main position as a youth baseball player was shortstop. [11], The Angels selected Trout, using their compensation pick from the New York Yankees for their signing of Mark Teixeira, 25th overall in the 2009 MLB draft. [22] Trout played in various tournaments with Tri-State Arsenal, including the Perfect Game WWBA Championships in Jupiter, Florida in 2007 and 2008. [47] However, on March 30, he signed a four-year, $37.5 million extension with the Royals with a player option for 2016. Gordon was born on February 10, 1984, to a family heavily involved in baseball. [67][69] He began a rehabilitation assignment with Double-A Portland on May 2. Pedroia was the last player from the 2007 World Series team to leave the club. After his base card, there are four tribute cards celebrating 5,000 career strikeouts -- one for each team he played for. [78] Gordon's defense still provided value to the Royals, as Gordon again won the Gold Glove award. Batting Leaders is the most valuable of the set's inserts. Michael Nelson Trout (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). We will add a 10% buyer's premium to each invoice & a3% additional fee for card processing when paying with a debit or credit card. During the game, he honored his late teammate and friend Tyler Skaggs by wearing his number 45. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle - CSG NM-MT 8 ESTIMATE: Auction Closes This Saturday, December 10! [25] Pedroia was defensively great, making only six errors through 157 games,[26][27] saving +9.7 runs over the season, according to UZR. On October 21, 2009, Manuel became the first manager in franchise history to lead the Phillies to two consecutive World Series appearances. The Angels selected Trout in the first round of the 2009 MLB draft. The club plays its home games at Wrigley Field, which is located on Chicago's North Side.The Cubs are one of two major league teams based in Chicago; the other, the Chicago White Sox, [1][2][3][4] Trout led the American League in wins above replacement (WAR) in each of his first five full seasons.[5]. Pacific used to make baseball, hockey and football cards. Centering can be tough for this card. [156] It was revealed in an interview with Trout in August that he had torn his calf muscle. 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[31], After the 2010 season, Trout received the Topps Minor League Player of the Year Award; at just 19 years and two months, he became the youngest player to win the award. Inspection of Merchandise:Please inspect your items closely before leaving the property, once you have left the property the items purchased are yours. After ten (10) business days the items will be considered abandoned and forfeited and become the property of the seller. essentials of social media [65] On September 30, Trout became the youngest player in Major League Baseball history to join the 3030 club when he belted a 7th-inning home run off of Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish, helping the Angels win the game by a score of 54. This was Gordon's 79th career hit by pitch, breaking Mike Macfarlane's franchise record. Get breaking MLB Baseball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. By submitting a bid on any Rust Belt Revival sale you (the bidder) agree to all terms listed below in addition to any additional terms per individual sale. [17] In 2012, Gordon won a Fielding Bible Award as the best fielding left fielder in MLB. Top 1970s Baseball Rookie Cards Based on Value 17. [37] He hit his first major league home run against Baltimore Orioles pitcher Mark Worrell on July 24. In the hypothetical move, Trout would go to a corner outfield spot while former top prospect Brandon Marsh would patrol center field as he did during Trout's injured list stint in 2021. In November 2013, Pedroia underwent thumb surgery to repair a torn UCL, an injury he suffered when sliding to first base on opening day. [10] Millville initially planned to retire Trout's jersey number, but instead began awarding it to the team captain, starting in 2012. Further, at the time, he was the fifth-youngest MVP ever, the 17th to win unanimously, and the third in Angels' franchise history, following Vladimir Guerrero in 2004. Gordon's father played baseball for the University of NebraskaLincoln, and his brother played college baseball at the University of Nebraska Omaha. [59], Trout became the youngest player ever to hit at least 20 home runs and steal at least 40 bases in a season. Dustin Luis Pedroia (born August 17, 1983) is an American former professional baseball second baseman who played his entire Major League Baseball career for the Boston Red Sox, from 2006 to 2019. Here's a sampling of some of the most valuable and coveted cards of all time. "[189], Trout holds season tickets for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League[190] and is friends with their former quarterback, Carson Wentz. 2013 AFLPA MVP Most Valuable Player Awards. Trout became just the 18th Rookie of the Year winner to win the award unanimously. [58] Gordon was also awarded for his on-the-field performance, receiving the Gold Glove,[45] Fielding Bible,[51] and Platinum Glove awards for his defensive performance. On October 13, Pedroia underwent left knee surgery, a partial medial meniscectomy and chondroplasty. [33], Prior to the 2011 season, Trout was ranked number one by ESPN's Keith Law in his 2011 top 100 prospects list[34] and by MLB's Jonathan Mayo. Pedroia returned to the lineup on August 17 against the Angels, only to be put back on the DL after playing 2 games. On May 17, during a game against the Cleveland Indians, he appeared to strain his right calf while jogging the bases. [45], Before the 2018 season, Gordon was inducted into the Lincoln Southeast High School Athletics Hall of Fame. [75] On November 13, Trout won the Heart and Hustle Award, given to the player who "demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game.[76] Trout was one of three outfielders in the American League to win the Silver Slugger for being the best offensive players at their position; the others were then-Ranger Josh Hamilton and Josh Willingham of the Minnesota Twins. He also had a .315 batting average, 29 home runs, 30 stolen bases, and 100 RBI. [128] Trout was activated from the disabled list on July 14 after missing 39 games. In addition, Trout finished second in the AL in batting average (.326), third in slugging percentage (.564), third in on-base percentage (.399), second in OPS (.963), 9th in hits (182), and first in OPS+ (171). [153] With his latest win, Trout joined teammate Albert Pujols as the only active MLB players to have three MVP awards. [72] On May 22, 2016, Gordon collided with Royals' third-baseman Mike Moustakas while chasing a Melky Cabrera pop-up into foul territory down the left field line against the Chicago White Sox. [61] Trout scored his 100th run of the season on August 26, becoming the second Angels rookie to score at least 100 runs in a season after Devon White. [38] Trout was sent back to Double-A Arkansas on August 1, 2011, after hitting .163 with one home run and six runs batted in 12 starts for the Angels. One card comes in every K-Mart-exclusive jumbo blister packs. [6] As of February 2021, he leads all active major league ballplayers in career slugging percentage (.582) and on base plus slugging (1.000), and was second in career on base percentage (.418) and stolen base percentage (84.45%). He reached third base when Giants' center fielder Gregor Blanco misplayed the ball, but was stranded when catcher Salvador Prez fouled out to Pablo Sandoval to end the game and the series. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. [79] On February 23, the team placed Pedroia on the 60-day injured list. [12], During three seasons in Minor League Baseball, Pedroia batted .308 while playing second base and shortstop. [67][68] Pedroia was activated for Boston's home opener on April 9, appeared in six games while batting 2-for-20 (.100/.143/.100), and returned to the injured list on April 18 due to left knee irritation. [119] According to Fangraphs, he had accumulated more WAR through his age-24 season (on August 12, 2016) than any other player since 1913, with 45. [154] He finished the pandemic-shortened season hitting .281/.390/.603 with 17 home runs (tied for 4th in the AL) and 46 RBIs (6th) in 53 games. [199] He has had sponsorship agreements with Subway,[200] Rawlings,[201] and Land Rover. [17] On April 10, 2007, he hit his first major league home run off pitcher Josh Towers of the Toronto Blue Jays. [82] In supporting Trout's case, Jayson Stark wrote, "We just understand that Trout's insane 10.5 WAR are one more clear indication that he's a better baseball player than even one of the greatest hitters of our lifetimes. By midseason, Gordon was receiving accolades for being one of the best hitting prospects in baseball. [22] Gordon performed better for the rest of the season, but broke his nose in the last game of the season. [118], In June 2016, Sporting News named Trout "baseball's best [active] player". 1985 VFL Scanlens. On October 24, 2019, he won the AL Hank Aaron Award. Prop 30 is supported by a coalition including CalFire Firefighters, the American Lung Association, environmental organizations, electrical workers and businesses that want to improve Californias air quality by fighting and preventing wildfires and reducing air pollution from vehicles. In doing so, he became only the second player since Mike Piazza to win four straight Silver Sluggers to start off a career. [17] Gordon hit .264 in the month of August, but then slumped to a .177 batting average during September. [76][77] In 2019, he had the slowest sprint speed of all American League second basemen, at 25.0 feet/second. Following a bumpy launch week that saw frequent server trouble and bloated player queues, Blizzard has announced that over 25 million Overwatch 2 players have logged on in its first 10 days. "Sinc Untested Merchandise:We cannot test all items, therefore, items sold as"Untested" are sold AS-ISwith no warranties expressed or implied. [24] On Opening Day, 2008 (which occurred on March 31), Gordon hit a two-run home run off Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander. The first baseball cards were trade cards printed in the late 1860s by a sporting goods company, around the time baseball became a professional sport. [49], Pedroia began the 2015 MLB season with two home runs in the Red Sox opening game, on the road at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia. Nevertheless, Trout added he was working with staff to fix correct the strikeout tendency, and what may have been the only significant flaw of his all-around game. [85], On November 2, 2019, Gordon elected free agency. This particular card was graded by PSA and found to be in gem mint 10 conditions. 33 cards. [16] Mike attended Lakeside Middle School and is a 2009 graduate of Millville Senior High School. [18], Despite Gordon hitting .185 with three home runs and eight RBI through his first two months as an everyday starter,[19] the Royals remained patient with him. The base versions are quite easy to find but in pristine condition they can still go for over $30. [52] In 154 games played, Pedroia batted .318 with 201 hits, 36 doubles, 105 runs scored, 15 home runs, and 74 RBI. On October 25, it was revealed that Pedroia underwent surgery on his knee for a complete cartilage restoration, meaning that he would miss the start of the 2018 season.[59]. [121] Trout also joined Barry Bonds as the only other player in MLB history to finish top 2 for the MVP in five straight seasons. NYMES LLC/ RUST BELT REVIVAL ONLINE AUCTION TERMS Gordon then went out to take his position in left field in the top of the second before being pulled back to the dugout and replaced by Franchy Cordero. This was to stop competition with the release of football cards. 1987 VFL Scanlens. 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A member of the Royals' 2015 World Series championship team, Gordon signed a four-year free agent contract that offseason to remain with the team. [82] In early May, Gordon hit two home runs, while also reaching 1,500 career hits in the same game, off of Jake Arrieta. [162] On May 21, Trout scored the 1,000th run of his career, becoming the second player in Angels history to score 1,000 or more runs for the franchise. That, and way too many. Inserted one per 100-card cello pack. [79] On May 8, Gordon collected a season-high four hits, and he drove in five runs on September 15. Trout's athleticism on the field has received praise from both the mainstream media and sabermetricians. These borders give way to a small inner frame that has two more colors. 2015 Topps Cricket World If you cannot make the pick-up time please do not bid,there will be no alternative pickups offered. [125] On August 7, the date of his 26th birthday, he doubled down the third-base line for his 1,000th career hit. Gordon hit a home run off of Luke Gregerson in the ninth inning of Game 3 of the 2015 AL Divisional Series. [39] Gordon finished the 2010 season with a .215 and eight home runs, having appeared in only 74 games for the Royals. It was the object of affection for the golden age of baseball, and serious collectors rank it similar to the iconic T206 Honus Wagner and 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball cards. He wore #2 in honor of his childhood hero, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. He has [79][80][81][67] Trout's main competition for the award was Miguel Cabrera, who became the first player since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967 to win the triple crown by leading the AL in batting average, home runs, and runs batted in. island of the blue dolphins setting gesa credit union nhs staff accommodation south london Consign Your Sports Memorabilia and Cards with SCP Auctions. Mickey Mantle was second with 41.1, followed by Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, and Ted Williams. [5] 2008 was also Pedroia's most productive season on the basepaths; he stole 20 bases in 21 attempts, for baserunning worth 4.9 runs above average. Houston Astros center fielder Csar Cedeo had been the youngest player to accomplish the feat, doing so in 1972. The Red Sox played the Indians in the 2007 ALCS. Conditions are written tothe general reference of interpretation. Subsets include All-Stars, Draft Picks, Turn Back the Clock and Record Breakers. NYMES LLC agrees to not share or sell any of the bidder's private information. He had a .392 batting average, 10 home runs, and 23 runs batted in. He was diagnosed with a rare back disorder called costovertebral dysfunction. He has also received four Gold Glove Awards and was named AL Defensive Player of the Year in 2013. Buyers are responsible for honoring their purchases and payment is expected in full before leaving the premises with your items. [101], On April 19, 2014, Trout went 04 with four consecutive strikeouts against Max Scherzer, giving him his first golden sombrero after playing in 353 games. [60] He was activated on May 26, but after three games (batting 1-for-11), he wound up back on the disabled list with left knee inflammation. The Royals would go on to win, 54, in 14 innings. [193] However, his record did not last long, as a signed Mickey Mantle Topps trading card in mint condition from 1952 was sold for $5.2 million in November 2020. [1] As a child, Gordon's family would sometimes make the drive from Omaha to Kansas City, Missouri, to attend Royals games. Dimensions: 2-5/8" x 3-3/4" The most important post-war card in the hobby, price movements of the 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle baseball card are often seen as an indicator of the health of the sports card market overall. [144][145], Following the April home series against the Texas Rangers, Trout was named AL Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career. [84], Trout began the 2013 season as a left fielder, in order to accommodate for Peter Bourjos in center field. The Bidder understands that this will result in theiraccount beingimmediatelysuspended or terminated. He hit a home run in his first at bat of the 2009 season. If you want to toss in his slash line, his 62 extra-base hits, his 92.3 percent stolen-base success rate or any other item on his stat sheet, you'll find that no player in the history of baseball has combined this much excellence in so many areas in the same season. "[54] Trout's 34 runs scored in July tied the Major League rookie record with Cleveland Indians first baseman Hal Trosky in 1934. [36] In his next game, Trout recorded his first career major league hit, an infield single against Seattle Mariners pitcher Michael Pineda in the bottom of the third inning. [2] After playing in only nine major league games over the 2018 and 2019 seasons, including missing the 2018 postseason,[2] he also missed all of the shortened 2020 season. We also buy vintage Baseball Cards Football Cards Basketball Cards Hockey Cards Non-Sports Cards. [62] At the time of the injury, Gordon had a .280 batting average and had hit 11 home runs. [85] Scioscia, however, believed that Trout's numbers as a center fielder had to do with his batting-order position and hype subsiding. 5 / 5 stars wore this accessory to my wedding, and it was perfect!It's more of a hair vine, with little loops at the end to pin. [26] However, he made the most errors (16) and had the lowest fielding percentage (.955) of all American League (AL) third basemen in 2008. [77] He also won a Fielding Bible Award as the best fielding center fielder in MLB. Starting off the list of most valuable baseball cards from the 1980s is the 1980 Topps George Brett base set card. [11] He also was named the MLB.com Double-A Offensive Player of the Year. Rack packs have one of 22 different All-Star Glossy cards, which honor the starting lineups of the 1989 All-Star Game. For the season, Trout was hitting .333/.466/.624 with 8 home runs. I dunno how many Mike McFarlanes Ive had over the years, but I destroy all but 1. His transcript of the interview quoted Pedroia as saying "It's a dump. [25][29], On September 30, 2012, Pedroia broke his left ring finger but, after being reassured the injury would not degrade with use, he made the decision to play through the pain in the following season-ending series at Yankee Stadium.[43]. [4][5] Pedroia was the first Red Sox infielder to win four Gold Gloves.[6][7][8]. The most valuable basketball cards in the hobby can easily fetch upper five and six figure price levels. The same issue had caused him to miss a regular season game prior to the All Star break. [35], Pedroia achieved his first multi-home run game on September 8, 2009, against the Orioles. [73][74], After being evaluated, he announced on May 27 that he was going to take some time to evaluate his future. The buyer is responsible for allshipping and handling costs and the credit card on file will be charged. Under the Royals' agreement, he could have earned an additional $25K if he had reached 700 plate appearances, putting him at the original midpoint. Gordon had a batting average of .198 at his demotion, and had made five errors while appearing in only 29 games. Home Sports Card Sets Baseball Card Sets 1990-1999 Baseball Cards 1990 Topps Baseball Cards. [44] Pedroia was represented in negotiations by Sam Levinson and Seth Levinson of ACES Inc. Pedroia bounced back from his injury-affected 2012 season to become the only player on the Red Sox to play more than 150 games during the team's 2013 regular season, playing in 160 games. During that stretch, Trout went 13-for-25 for a .520 batting average to go along with 10 runs scored and four stolen bases. He would switch to #1 in high school. MRI results the next day confirmed that he had a broken bone in his foot, and he was placed on the 15-day disabled list. [57], After the end of the 2014 season, Gordon was awarded the Hutch Award for his off-the field actions, including raising over $1 million for a nonprofit organization supporting cancer research and his support of youth baseball in his hometown of Omaha. On March 7, 2019, Pedroia made his spring training debut, hitting a single in his lone at bat of the game while playing in the field for two innings; it was his first game action since May 2018. Mantle played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career (19511968) with the New York Yankees as a center fielder, right fielder, and first baseman.Mantle was one of the best players and sluggers and is regarded by In the process, Gordon filed for $5.45, while the Royals countered with $4.15. He hit .326 with 17 home runs over 726 PAs, for a 127 wRC+. essentials of social media marketing [19] He underwent surgery on April 17 to repair a tear in the labral cartilage of the right hip, and was on the disabled list for twelve weeks. [18] Pedroia won the AL Rookie of the Year award and was selected to the 2007 Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.[19][20]. His father, Jeff (born January 7, 1961), played baseball at the University of Delaware[9][10] and was a fifth-round draft pick as a second baseman by the Minnesota Twins in 1983. No part of this web page may be reproduced in any way without the prior written permission of NYMES LLC. [75] When asked about how he was able to be hit by so many pitches, Gordon responded "[I] don't move." [194] In October 2012, he signed a multi-year contract with J & J Snack Foods to endorse SuperPretzel. [147][148] Trout surpassed Barry Bonds to become the youngest player to join the 200 home run, 200 stolen base club when he stole his 200th career base on August 31.[149]. He also hit 15 home runs and stole 14 bases. He won the organization's Graduate of the Year award in 2015. If you win 3-7sports cards or a few coins or pieces of jewelry you will be charged $5-$5.50for combined shipping. He recorded the first Major League hit in Citi Field history during an April 3 exhibition game against the Mets. Gordon set career highs in batting average (.303), runs scored (101), stolen bases (17), and home runs (23). Buyers Contract:A bid is a legally binding contract. [63], On September 9, in a game against the Detroit Tigers, Trout became the first player in baseball history under the age of 22 to hit a leadoff home run in back-to-back games. [86], According to Baseball-Reference, Trout finished the 2013 season with 9.2 WAR, again the highest in baseball. On April 28, he was again brought up from the minors, this time to replace Bobby Abreu (who was batting .208 in 24 at-bats). [55] He won a 2016 Fielding Bible award. [51], In 2019, he had his best offensive season since 2015. [35] Trout started the 2011 season with the Arkansas Travelers of the Class AA Texas League. Trout scored three runs that day, the tenth time in the 2012 season where he scored three or more runs in one game, the most since Sammy Sosa's 11 games in 2001. [28] After playing a few games in the minors, Gordon came off the disabled list and rejoined the Royals on July 17 going 1 for 4 against the Tampa Bay Rays. [110] Trout led off the 2015 MLB All-Star Game with a home run, becoming the fourth player in All-Star Game history to do so. [1], During his teen years, Gordon played American Legion Baseball. Pedroia suffered through an early-season hitting slump, but recovered, later putting up a 13-game hitting streak and a five-hit game against the Giants. During the streak, Pedroia had 10 singles, one double, scored two runs and drove in three. Kinsler and Pedroia competed for the shortstop position at ASU. Bidders with fraudulent credit card chargebacks will lose immediate bidding privileges and may be subject to collections and credit reporting. [47], Trout began the 2012 season with the Salt Lake Bees of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. On August 23, 2020, a Trout trading card sold for $3.93 million at auction, breaking the record for the most expensive sale price for a sports card previously held by the 19091911 T206 Honus Wagner. [42] Gordon was selected as an American League finalist for the 2011 All-Star Final Vote, but Paul Konerko was elected. 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[64] Although Pedroia did not play in the postseason and was not on the team's World Series roster; he and other various personnel not on the World Series roster did receive 2018 World Series rings; as championship rings are issued by a team at their discretion. He adopted the nickname "Millville Meteor" after a vandal edited his Wikipedia article[185] If you win 2 cards you will be charged $3. Unpaid invoices will be charged. [123] At the conclusion of the 2016 season, Trout was 12th among active position players in Total Wins Above Replacement through just five full seasons.[124]. [55] Trout also became the first rookie to drive in at least 55 runs and score 80 runs in 81 games since Joe DiMaggio in 1936. 1984 VFL Scanlens. [17] He notably made a diving stop to preserve fellow rookie Clay Buchholz's no-hitter on September 1. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. [16] He started as a pitcher and shortstop, and was shifted to the outfield during his senior year. [196] In October 2014, Trout signed a deal with Topps giving them the exclusive right to sell his autographed baseball cards and making him the face of their digital card collection app. since 1996. [69] Gordon became a World Champion when the Royals won the World Series in five games over the Mets, the first World Series won by the Royals since 1985. [67] Gordon hit .250 in the series against Toronto. If you win 1 sports card, it will ship in a Toploader inside a stay flatenvelope without trackingand you will be charged $2.50 shipping. [39], After spending time back in Double-A Arkansas, Trout was recalled by the Angels on August 19, 2011. [3], Pedroia was a proficient contact hitter with a very low strikeout rate and "a surprising amount of power", whose defense at second base has been rated significantly above-average. A veteran contemporary of Trout's, Alex Rodriguez, was seventh. [38] On July 30, Gordon hit his first career walk-off home run in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. [113] Trout led the AL in WAR for the fourth straight year. Unfortunately, the print run was so big that they will likely never take off from a value perspective. All other orders ship with a tracking number. Free entrance, growing valuable prizes and a lot of thrill and challenge are waiting for you at Play65 this month. [66], Trout became the first player in MLB history to hit 30 home runs, steal 45 bases, and score 125 runs in one season. [45] Pedroia posted a strong regular season performance, and was awarded his third Gold Glove, second Fielding Bible Award, and the Wilson Overall Defensive Player of the Year Award for the American League. Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to committees that have raised at least $1,000,000 and are primarily formed to support or oppose a state ballot measure or a candidate for state office in the November 2022 general election. [20], On September 2, Gordon had the first multi-home run game of his career, connecting off Boof Bonser of the Minnesota Twins in the second inning, and in the 3rd inning off Julio DePaula. In 1975, Fleer sued Topps over its exclusive baseball rights. At that time, Trout had a .403 batting average, a .467 on-base percentage, and a .623 slugging percentage in 20 games with Salt Lake. [102] His family is of Swiss Italian and Portuguese heritage. If you need additional information about an item or would like to see the piece, please contact the Auction Manager listed for that particular sale. [81] Additionally, Gordon also won his fourth Fielding Bible award. 10 % Buyer's Premium - All Rights Reserved. Bidder Registration:All bidders are required to provide a valid credit card upon registration. This is a Shipping only Auction-All items won by each bidder will be combined and shipped via USPS. [161], Trout batted second on Opening Day, taking the field for the first time since May 17, 2021. Bernie Williams, a key to the Yankees success of the 90s and 00s, also has a rookie in the set. The card is key for three main reasons: Pedroia would end the 2010 season having played only 75 games. 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There will be a $5.00 minimum credit card fee assessed for all invoices under $5.00. He also drew five walks in a single game against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 17. Auction Closing Schedule:Unless otherwise noted each online auction closes two (2) items per minute, unless a is bid made within the two (2) minutes, then the listed item will automatically be extended for an additional (2) minutes. Jan. 2 (UPI) -- A baseball card collector in Idaho has achieved a Guinness World Record by amassing a collection of 2.7 million cards . 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