August 16, 2025, Graphing of the Drive at Grasshoppers

A few weeks ago, I had to go out of town for work.  That Saturday night, I went to Greensboro to try to get a few more Grasshoppers cards out of my box.  I got one more Konnor Griffin signed; he was promoted to Altoona the next day.

I knocked out a few more cards from the Greensboro team set, which was nice.  None of the guys had numbers on the front, so getting signatures was tough.  Still, a few got done, which helped.

I got a 2021 Bowman Chrome refractor of Shalin Polanco that I picked up from the National.  He also signed his team set card.

I was able to use up my remaining free ticket to the Grasshoppers (from the rainout in June).  I was glad to get those taken care of.  I didn't get a single Drive player, but that's ok.  Also, I got out of the stadium late because I was waiting for Griffin, so I missed the Drive guys I needed outside.

In all, I got the following autographs: Jack Carey x 1, Jesus Castillo x 1, Hung Leng Chang x 1, Khristian Curtis x 2, Konnor Griffin x 1, Steph Lombard x 1, JP Massey x 1, Matt Myers x 1, Connor Oliver x 1, Shalin Polanco x 3 and Will Taylor x 1 (14 total autographs). 

May 18, 2025, Graphing of the Emperors at Grasshoppers

Last Sunday, I got a little bit of sunburn while knocking out some cards in Greensboro.  I went with the purpose of finally getting my 2022 Topps Pro Debut Maikol Escotto pink parallel signed.  I have missed that card several times and finally fot it signed.

The Rome Emperors were in town, and I got a few nice cards signed.  Unfortunately, the Emperors had several guys I needed on the IL.  It was still a productice trip.  

I had picked up the above 2022 Bowman Shalin Polanco (above, left) at the National a few years ago.  I remembered it last minute, and was able to locate it.  I was so glad to get it signed.  

In all, I got the following autographs: Garrett Baumann x 6, Herick Hernandez x 2, Justin Janas x 1, Adam Maier x 1, Ambioris Tavarez x 1, Maikoll Escotto x 2, Shalin Polanco x 1, Enmanuel Terrero x 3 and Lonnie White x 1 (18 total autographs).