The Card: 1978 Topps #509
How I got the auto: I bought it on eBay
About Brent Strom: Brent was born to be a Padre. He was born in San Diego, went to San Diego City College. He was drafted three times and signed with the Mets in 1970. He made his major league debut in 1972 with the Mets. At the winter meetings in 1972 he was traded to the Indians. He played for the Indians in 1973 and didn't play in the majors in 1974. In June of 1974 he and Terry Ley were traded by Cleveland to the Padres for Steve Arlin. He pitched in sixty-two games for the Padres from 1975-1977. In March of 1978 he was released by the Padres and played in various systems until 1981. Beginning in 1992 he has served for various teams as pitching coach and consultant. In 2026 he was a pitching consultant for the Astros. He is well known as a good pitching coach, with many pitchers complimenting his approach.
Fun Fact: According to an interview with Tommy John, Strom was the second player to have Tommy John surgery. Since 1992 Strom has been one of the directors of the San Diego School of Baseball with Tony Gwynn, Alan Trammell and others.
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