Most of Walker's autographs have him pictured with the Colorado Rockies and not the Montreal Expos, the team he started his career with.

The 1997 NL MVP has around 80 different signed cards, but most are extremely rare with numbering of 50 or less. Outside of a pair of Donruss buybacks, Vizquel doesn't have any autographed Mariners cards.ĭespite being one of the top National League hitters throughout much of the 1990s, not to mention a five-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove winner, Larry Walker only has a handful of readily available autograph cards. Copies of his 1996 Leaf Signature Series Autograph, one of the few Vizquel autographs that's somewhat common, still go for more than $20. Vizquel may not have a huge hobby following, but collectors do recognize the rarity of his signature. Although the seemingly ageless shortstop has signed for more than 150 different cards, the most are limited to only a few copies. And yes, his autograph is still difficult to come by. His signature appeared on the regular Sweet Spot Classic Signatures as well as a two parallels, one numbered to 40 and a one-of-one. The lone set Valenzuela's signed for is 2005 Upper Deck Sweet Spot Classic. He retired in 1997, just as autographs were becoming a collector expectation. Valenzuela spent the second half of his career bouncing from team-to-team. Although Valenzuela failed to maintain the pace he showed in his rookie season, he remained a fan favorite. By the time the season ended, the Mexican hurler was a Rookie of the Year, Cy Young Award Winner and World Series Champion. After winning his first eight decisions, Fernandomania was born. When Fernando Valenzuela broke into the league in 1981, he captured the imagination of the entire baseball world. Here of some of the stars from the past couple decades who need more autographed baseball cards. While many retro-themed sets have captured earlier generations, there is a handful of recent baseball autographs that don't pop up very often.

But autographs have only been commonplace for a little over a decade. It's a reflection of the hits-driven state of the hobby. Even before they make the majors, prospects have already signed for several sets.

Today, almost every baseball player has readily available autographs.

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