Casual Cards XLIV : Ripken Junior

Casual Cards XLIV - Cal Ripken 1991 Donruss #223 

Drafted by the Orioles in 1978, The Hall of Famer has set a few records.

Ripken's Feats: 

19 x All Star
World Champion 1983
2 x Gold Glove - 1991 & 1992
8 x Silver Slugger
2 X AL MVP - 1983 & 1991
AL ROY 1982
MLB All Star Game MVP x 2 - 1991 & 2001
HR Derby Winner - 1991
2,632 Consecutive games played. (1st All Time)
Hall of Fame - 2007 (1st Ballot)
#8 Retired by Orioles

Ripken's Stat's:

Games Played: 3001
Hits: 3184
Runs: 1647
Home Runs: 431
Total Bases: 5168
RBI's: 1695
Steals: 36
Average: .276

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MJ

Casual Cards XXIV : Brandon Snyder RC

Casual Cards XXIV - Brandon Snyder RC 2011 Topps Heritage #99

A rookie in 2011, Snyder was drafted by the Orioles in 2005 with a first round pick.

Gotta love Heritage, although I'm not looking forward to future years designs mainly when they get to the late 80's.

Snyder has signed a minor league contract with the Rangers, with an invitation to Spring Training.

Snyder's Numbers: 

Games Played: 56
Hits: 27
Average: .276

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MJ

Casual Cards VII - Javy Lopez

January 7th 2013 - Javy Lopez 2005 Topps Turkey Red #63

Last played for the Red Sox in 2006.

I like Turkey Red, Similar to Allen & Ginter but a classic design.

Lopez's Stat's:

Games Played: 1503
Hits: 1527
Home Runs: 260
RBI's: 864
Walks: 357
Average: .287

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MJ