The Key to Collecting Your Favorite Ball Player's Autograph!

Keep it simple, collect in small groups

Every April the major league baseball season starts anew. Fans are excited, it's the first sign of the warm weather season, and it's time to hope that your team will be playing in October. Another fascinating aspect to the beginning of the season is to watch how all the new managers and players will perform in their respective cities. About 20% of rosters have changed, and everyone both inside and outside an organization are anxious to see what will happen on the field.

With such a high turnover, it's hard to collect team autographs, either on one item or individual items. While it's not impossible to collect all signatures on a team, it is a challenge. So to counter this overwhelming task I suggest you collect in small groups or by position. Some teams will sign autographs before the game, don't be afraid to get down there by their dug out and get those autographs!

Above all else, have fun! Getting a ball or mitt signed by your favorite player is a collectible that will last a life time, or even make an amazing gift!

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