Pack Break: 2003 Topps Traded and Rookies
Written by Steve on June 16th, 2010
2003 Topps Traded and Rookies:
- #T254 Matthew Peterson (First Year) (Rookie)
- #T230 Mike Gallo (First Year) (Rookie)
- #T246 Travis Ishikawa (First Year) (Rookie)
- #T258 Carlos Guzman (First Year) (Rookie)
- #T115 Robin Ventura
- #T235 Michel Hernandez (First Year) (Rookie)
- #T273 Branden Florence (First Year) (Rookie)
- #T241 J.D. Durbin (First Year) (Rookie)
- Topps Chrome #T80 Damion Easley
- Topps Chrome #T264 Mike Adams (First Year) (Rookie)
“Mike was a rare American find out of the non-drafted roles to play his way into prospect status. After completing his college career at Texas A&M, he was signed by the Brewers, from whom he has pitched brilliantly in relief, striking out well over a batter per inning in his Minor League career to date. Over the course of 2002, Adams was promoted twice. He began ’03 as the closer for Huntsville (AA).”
Mike’s been doing a decent job as a Major League relief pitcher since he was called up in 2004. He had some trouble in 2006 and was passed around among 4 organizations before getting released and missing the entire 2007 season.
In 2008, the San Diego Padres took him back and he has been doing an excellent job in the relief role, pitching over 132 innings and compiling a 1.97 ERA.
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As you can see from this pack – the difference in the type of rookies from 2010 and 2003 is immense