More from my prospects and TTM collection:
2005 Sweet Spot #118 Geovany Soto (Sweet Beginnings) (Rookie)
2008 Topps Allen and Ginter #72 Clayton Kershaw (Rookie Card)
2008 TRISTAR PROjections #TTM-153 Daniel Moskos (TTM)
2008 Topps #127 Steve Pearce (Rookie Card)
2005 Bowman Draft #BDP119 Chase Headley (First Year) (Rookie)
More from my prospects and TTM autograph collection:
2006 Bowman Heritage #229 Adam Jones (Rookie)
2007 Topps Update #TTM-UH191 Brett Carroll (Rookie Card) (TTM)
2007 Topps 52 #36 Brett Carroll (Rookie Card)
2002 Bowman Draft #BDP10 Delwyn Young (Rookie)
2008 Topps Allen and Ginter #118 Geovany Soto
2006 Topps Series 2:
Last year’s National League Rookie of the Year hasn’t lived up to his promise this year, batting a meager .218 for 2009.
“A cousin of Dodgers infielder Ramon Martinez, Geovany has been impressive in the Minor Leagues. He was named an All-Star in the Florida State League in 2003, and in the Texas League (Double-A) in ’04. The Puerto Rico native, known for his defense and game-calling, made his Major League debut as a pinch-hitter on September 23 against Houston.“
2008 Topps Updates & Highlights:
“Less than a year after taking over as the starting catcher for the Cubs, Soto found himself voted to the ’08 All-Star Game as the first National League rookie ever to start at the position. His potent bat, which had produced 16 homers and 56 RBI by the intermission, made him a clear choice. Geovany batted twice at Yankee Stadium before being replaced.”
Geovany Soto followed up his 2008 All-Star/Rookie of the Year season in 2009 by batting only .218 with 11 home runs. Must’ve been all that pot-smoking he did to celebrate his Rookie of the Year award.