Clay Kershaw and Steiner

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Posted By: Richard Simon

For those of you who don't know that major star, Clay Kershaw, he has pitched a grand total of 9 2/3 innings in the major leagues in two games. He is a touted rookie pitcher who was a #1 draft choice.
He just signed an autograph deal with Steiner. Now the Steiner name is beyond reproach when it comes to authenticity and I commend them for that.
However, they are charging $99 for a Clay Kershaw autographed 8x10. Damn, what will happen when he has 50,75 or 100 innings pitched in the majors.
And considering how he looked last night against the Mets it might take him a while to achieve those innings numbers. Many, many Hall of Famers autographed photos are available in the market for $15-25. How can they charge $99 for a rookie with 9 2/3 innings experience?
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[Merv Williams]

This is only a guess on my part but why don't you send him a ball with the correct postage on the return package? I think he will sign it free of charge for you. Unless he signed a contract with Steiner.

[danc]

Wow Merv, way to bring up a thread that dates back to June. Honestly, I don't see why not. Players have white USPS boxes full of mail sitting by their locker and how they choose to approach it, depends on them. Many times, they let the clubhouse manager deal with it (throw away, send back items or include the dreaded 'I'm too busy letter" and pre-print) or an assistant of some sorts. But I know of people who have had success in sending balls and what do you have to lose? $12 for the ball and maybe $8 return shipping/supplies and since it's a ball, thye will probably send it back. I mean, the guy isn't Pujols. He's barely .500. Or you can go on eBay and shell down $40-50 for an authentic one. There is a Tri-Star signed ball in a Buy It Now for $45.

DanC

[BigMeek]

Wonder how people feel about him now🤔

[bjerome]

I bought my first Kershaw signed baseball using mail-in from Tristar following his 1st Cy Young Award when he did an appearance at the Tristar Houston Show. The autograph was $40.

[perezfan]

Even though he panned out and met/exceeded expectations, his signature is far too ugly for me to want it.