Saturday Hat Giveaway

 This Saturdays' hat has been worn twice since I got it just over a year ago.  I was enamored with it when I ordered it, but I just haven't worn it enough to justify keeping it.  Comment if you want to wear or to gift to someone. More than one comment and the comments will be randomized.  

Ohio Tim picks #1119

 The Player: Andy Sheets

The Card: 1998 Mothers' Cookies, #17

How I got it: TTM

About the Player:  Sheets played for the Padres in 1998 appearing in 88 games.  He played in the majors from 1996-2002 for the Padres, Mariners, Angels, Red Sox and Devil Rays.  He played for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp from 2003-2004 and the Hanshin Tigers from 2005-2007.  

Between: Dick Sharon and Gavin Sheets

Up Next: Ohio Tim picks #613

Ohio Tim picks #1276

 The Player: John Vander Wal

The Card: 1999 Keebler #17

How I got it:  TTM

About the Player: Vander Wal played the outfield and first base for eight teams from 1991-2004.  He played for the Padres in 1998 and 1999.  He also played for the Expos, Rockies, Giants, Pirates, Yankees, Brewers and Reds.  He was a scout for the Padres from 2009-2016.  He holds the record for most pinch hits in a single season with 28 in 1995 with the Rockies. Ichiro almost caught him with 27 in 2017.  

Between: Geoff Vandel and Cesar Vargas

Up Next: Ohio Tim picks #1119

Ohio Tim picks #614

The Coaches: Jack Krol, Harry Dunlop, Deacon Jones, Galen Cisco and Ozzie Virgil, Sr.

The Card: 1985 Mothers Cookies, #27

How I got it: By sending it out TTM multiple times. 

About the coaches: 

Jack Krol-played in the minor leagues from 1954-1966. Then he became a minor league manager and then a coach with the Cardinals, serving as interim manager for three games, winning one and losing two.  He was a member of the Padres coaching staff from 1981-1986.  Then he managed in the Padres minor league system from 1987-1990.  In 1992 and '93 he managed the Cardinals AAA team the Louisville Redbirds.  He passed away in 1994 from cancer. I talked to Jack Krol when he was a manager in the Padres minor league system.

Harry Dunlop-another career minor leaguer, he played in the Pirates system from 1952-1957, missing a year for military service.  In his first season in the minors he caught three no-hitters in his first sixteen games.  He coached for the Royals, Cubs, Reds, Padres and Marlins. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 89.

Deacon Jones-played in forty games for the Chicago White Sox from 1962-1966.  After his playing career he coached and managed in the White Sox organization through 1973.  He coached for the Astros from 1976-1982 and the Padres from 1984-1987. He was on the Orioles staff as a minor league hitting coach and liasion to minority communities.  He still holds the record for highest single season batting average, when he hit .409 for the Dubuqe Packers in 1956.  He passed away in 2023 at the age of 89.

Ozzie Virgil Sr.-played in 324 games between 1956 and 1969 for the Giants, Tigers, A's, O's and the Pirates.  He most frequently played third but during his career he played every position except pitcher and center field.  He served in the Marine Corps from 1950-1952. After playing he served as a coach for 19 years for the Giants, Expos, Mariners and Padres (1982-1985).  Many times he was hired by Dick Williams and served as the third base coach for the 1985 All Star Game.  The airport in his hometown in the Dominican Republic was named for him in 2006.  When he coached for the NL at the 1985 ASG his son Ozzie Jr was on the team.  He passed away in 2024.

Galen Cisco-pitched in the major leagues from 1961-1969 for the Red Sox, Mets and Royals.  After retiring from playing he became a pitching coach for the Royals, Expos, Padres, Blue Jays and Phillies. Galen turned 90 in March of this year .

Up Next-Ohio Tim picks #1276 (I said you could pick multiple numbers and Tim did)

Please pick some more numbers.

 

New this week

I added two more signatures to my collection.  I found them both on eBay.  I cashed in a half gallon jar of coins and got $191 so I was able to add Michael Wacha and Robert Suarez to the Padrographs.  The Suarez is a 2024 Topps Update All Star Stitches card and the Wacha is a 2023 Topps card #USC 189.  That gets me down to 41 players who have cards through 2025.  After the season I will check the 2026 roster to see whom I still need.  

 

Saturday Hat Giveaway

 Todays' hat giveaway is one I consider the coolest logo in the major sports, the Minnesota Wild of the NHL.  If you are interested in the hat just leave a comment.  More than one comment and I will randomize the list.  

Ginko-5 please email your address at padrographsatlivedotcom and I will send you last weeks hat.

Matt picks #42

The Player: Luis Arraez

The Card:  Topps Now 2024, #177

How I got it: I purchased it on eBay and received it February 22, 2025

The Player: Arraez was signed by Minnesota as an International Free Agent in 2013 and made his MLB debut with them in 2019.

From 2022 to 2024 he won batting titles with the Twins, Marlins and Padres.  In January the Twins traded him to the Marlins.  On April 11, 2023 he became the first player in Marlins history to hit for the cycle.  In May of 2024 the Marlins traded him to the Padres.  After the 2025 season he signed a one year contract with the Giants. 

Up Next: Ohio Tim picked #614

 

San Jose Fuji picked #198

 

The Player:  Joey Cantillo

The Card: 2020 Bowman, #PA-JC

How I Got the card: Ebay, 5/26/2020

About the player: Cantillo was born in Hawaii in 1999. He was drafted by the Padres in the 16th round of the 2017 draft.  In 2020 he was traded to Cleveland as part of an eight player deal.   He didn't play in 2020 due to the Pandemic.  He made his major league with Cleveland in 2024.  He has made 21 starts so far this year.

Fun Fact: He is named for Joe Dimaggio

Up Next: Matt picks #42

 

Wax Pack Wonders picked #23

The Player: Yonder Alonso

The Card: 2012 Topps Gold Rush Wrapper Redemption Autograph #66

How I got the card: I purchased it on eBay, the date I got it is lost in the fog.

About the player: Yonder was drafted in the first round of the in 2008 by the Reds.  He played for the Reds for two years before being traded to the Padres in 2011 with three other players for Mat Latos. He played for four years in San Diego playing primarily at first. In 2015 Yonder and Scrabble were traded to the A's for 3 players.  In 2017 he was named to the All Star Game.  He then played for Seattle, Cleveland and Colorado.  He signed a minor league contract with the Padres in 2020 but did not play due to the cancellation of the minor league season due to the pandemic.  

Fun Facts: Yonder played on a Little League team funded by Jose Canseco.  Yonders' sister, Yainee, is married to Manny Machado.

Up Next: San Jose Fuji picked #198

Please pick a number between 2-1379.  I need more numbers to write about.  Pick multiples if you want.

 

New this Week.

 

I got this Topps Finest auto on eBay.  It just arrived on Wednesday.  He played in the KBO from 2015-2025. He missed two years due to military service.  He signed a four year contract with the Padres in 2026.  He started the season on the IR with a strained oblique.  He made his MLB debut in Mexico City against the Dbacks. He has played in 42 games for the Padres this year.  

Saturday Hat Giveaway Winner-I ran the three names through random.org three times and Ginko-5 is the winner.  Please send me your address and I will send the hat to you.  

Saturday Hat Giveaway

I have way too many hats, some I have only worn once.  Todays' hat is a Pacific Coast League San Francisco Seals hat from Ebbets' Field Flannels.  Some one gave this to someone else and they passed away before wearing it and then it was given to me by a member of the family.  I really haven't worn it but once.  If you want it just leave a comment.  If more than one person wants it I will randomize the commenters.  
 

Ohio Tim picked Padrograph #1202

 The Coach: Peter Summerville

The Card:  Shoebox Heroes, Series 2, #331

How I got the autograph:  I sent it to him at Spring Training in 2020 and he signed it and returned it.  I always send two when I send customs and tell the player/coach to keep one.  

About the coach:  Summerville played college ball at Santa Clara.  He was hired by the Dodgers in 2017 as a minor league coach.  He was hired by the Padres in 2019 as a bullpen catcher, he has moved up the coaching ranks since, he now is Game Planning & Pitching Strategist.  

Up Next: Wax Pack Wonders picked #23

Johnnys' Trading Spot picked Padrograph #1111

The Player: Todd Sears

The Card: 2016, Shoe Box Heroes, Series 1, #391

How I Got it:  I made it in conjunction with ABC unlimited and they got it signed. 

About the player:  Sears was drafted in the third round of the draft by the Rockies in 1994. In 2000 he was traded to the Twins were he played in 2002 and '03.  During the '03 season he was traded to the  Padres for Alex Garcia.  He played in nine games for the Padres. 

Comments:  After the last custom I posted I was asked if the players make any comments about them and many do.  I have some stories about that when we get to some players.

Up Next: Ohio Tim picked #1202

Numbers previously:

507-Jason Hardtke

1162-Juan Soto

444-Michael Gettys

11-Manny Alexander

 

Nachos Grande picks Padrograph #11

 

The Player: Manny Alexander

The Card: 2005 Shoebox Heroes Heritage, Series 2

How I Got it:  I made it for ABC Unlimited and then got it signed during a private signing on 10/29/2020.

About the Player:  Manny was signed by the Orioles as a sixteen year old free agent in 1988.  He made his MLB debut as a defensive replacement for Cal Ripken, Jr. in September of 1992.  He was traded to the Mets in 1997 and partway through the '97 season he was traded to the Cubs with a handful of other players for Turk Wendell and others.  The Cubs traded him to the Red Sox in 1999.  From 2000-2003 he played in a couple of systems and a short time in Mexico.  In 2003 he was signed by the Rangers.  He spent '03 in the minors, but played for the Rangers in '04.  He spent some in the minors in '04 and was playing for the Rangers in '05 when he was traded to the Padres for Juan Jimenez.  He played in 11 games for San Diego in 2005, in '06 he was delayed getting to Spring training by visa problems.  He split the 2006 season between Portland and San Diego, appearing in 22 games.  He then played in the minors for Washington and Philadelphia.  He hasn't played professionally since 2009.  In 2008 and '09 he played in Italy.

Up Next: Johnnys' Trading Spot picked #1111

Numbers previously picked-#507, #1162, #444

please pick a number between 1-1378 and I will write a post about the card in that position in the spread sheet. 

 

Batting out of Order picks Padrograph #444

 The Player: Michael Gettys

The Card: 2014 Bowman Draft Picks on card Autograph

How I got it: Ebay, date unknown

About the player: Gettys was drafted in the second round of the 2014 by the Padres.  He played as an outfielder in the Padres until 2019.  He didn't play anywhere in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the Pandemic.  He elected free agency after the season and signed with the Red Sox and became a pitcher in their system.  In 2023 he had surgery for a herniated disc and became a free agent. 

Up Next: Nachos Grande has selected #11