Auto ID Help?

[dlfallen]

I have collected several autographed baseballs over the years, almost all in person. Because the autographs are often illegible scribbles, I try to get a card autographed at the same time. That way I can match the scribble on the ball to the scribble on the card and thereby ID the ball.

I find myself with six balls without matching cards. I can read the signatures on two of them (Blue Moon Odom and Marty Marion) but the other four I am struggling with. Can anyone suggest who these four players are? Here are the four autographs:

[yanksfan09]

Bottom is Dustin Ackley

[dlfallen]

Thanks! I have ordered a Dustin Ackley card on eBay to go with the ball.

[T20Brew]

Second one looks to be former Pirate Ed O’Brien.
He’s on the 1954 Topps card with his brother and teammate John.

[dlfallen]

By golly, you're right. I have that card with the faux signatures. The signature on the ball is more compact but I am sure this is it. I met Ed in the John at Safeco Field during a Hutchinson Awards event.

[T20Brew]

I thought the number 3 picture looked familiar, but couldn’t place it.
Then I turned my phone upside down

Your picture is upside down and is Jason Giambi.

[HRBAKER]

Top might be Michael Young

[mrmopar]

I concur.

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

Top might be Michael Young

[dlfallen]

Eric, you make me feel silly. I got the Giambi auto at a Hutch function and obtained an autograph on one of his cards at the same time. His auto is like some modern art-- it looks better upside down. Of course, when I turn the ball right side up the card and ball match. Obviously, I have poor spatial perception! Thanks for your help.

Jeff, Curt - thanks for the ID. I looked at the samples on eBay and it clearly is Michael Young. I think I won this in a silent auction, no card, so I will order one to match. Thanks for your help.