The point is that one shouldn't neglect college ball, where many future MLB players play and coach. In the last three years, there have been at least nine South Carolina Gamecock alums to play in MLB, including one on each of the five AL postseason teams this year. In addition, we've had a number from visiting teams to play here at Carolina stadium: George Springer, David Price, Dansby Swanson, Gordon Beckham, Drew Pomeranz, and others, just off the top of my head from recent years.

Former greats, like Cal Ripken Jr., Tom Glavine, and Bobby Richardson (who coached here after his historic Yankee career) have also been to our stadium within the last couple of years.

So college teams now may be a good place to get items, including autographs, from future and past MLB players.