Jered Weaver Autograph Signing

Last Thursday Jered Weaver made a appearance at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula. I planned on going but last minute obligations kept me from attending. The least I can do is reminisce to make myself feel better. Five years ago I attended a Jered Weaver autograph signing. I'm not completely sure but I think it was at a car dealership in Corona.

Ouch! Look carefully and you will see that Jered is putting a Sharpie to 

my Official Major League Baseball. I wanted to slap him on the face. Just kidding.

I made up for the Sharpie incident by getting back in line a couple of more
times. Here is Jered signing my bat. I didn't have a Sharpie issue with this autograph. 

Alright, I guess I feel better now.

I did find a recap from last weeks Jered Weaver autograph 

signing on another blog. It is linked below if you would like to read about it.

davidsautographsignings.blogspot.com

Email: myautographsignings@yahoo.com

Torii Hunter Autograph Signing

Angels outfielder Torii Hunter made an appearance at Metro PCS in Stanton to sign autographs. I arrived at the event shortly after 6:00 am and about 40 people were already in line. Later in the morning Metro PCS staff handed out wristbands to the first 200 people.

This signing was scheduled to start at 11:30 am but started sooner than expected. Torii arrived about 20 minutes early which was surprising. It's always a rare thing when current athletes show up early for an event. The line moved quickly when Torii was signing since it was only one item per person. I couldn't wait to get my autograph and head home. I had to use the restroom if you know what I mean.

Signing Recap:

• People in line? About 200 fans.
  
• Items per person? 1 item.
• Giveaways? Metro PCS towels.
• Free signing? Yes.
  

The line moved at a good pace. I took this photo of Torii signing my ball.

I noticed that Torii sweet spot every baseball.

While waiting in line this flyer was passed out by an employee from The O.C. Dugout.


Thanks to Metro PCS and Torii Hunter for this free event.

Mike Scioscia, Howie Kendrick, Juan Rivera, and Erick Aybar Autograph Signings

An older pic of mike since I didn't take a photo of him at the signing.

Howie Kendrick

Many signings were taking place this Saturday. Most were starting about the same time. If I post every detail from the signings, it would eventually bore you. I will make it quick and simple. It's been a really long day. Mike Scioscia and Howie Kendrick were signing at Howard's Appliance in Laguna Hills.

Signing Recap:

• People in line? I would guess over 300.
• Items per person? 1 item. Mike and Howie turned down many people wanting a second item.
• Giveaways? Howard's backpacks and Mike Scioscia bust statue.
• Free signing? Yes.

Note: Howie Kendrick changed his signature. Before he would just scribble. Now you can actually read his name. His signature is a lot better now.


After the Howard's event our carpool headed out to Living Spaces in Irvine for a Juan Rivera signing. I have never been to a signing at Living Spaces with almost nobody in line. Juan was pretty much by himself when my group arrived.


Signing Recap:

• People in line? About 5 people. That's why a posed photo was not a problem.
• Items per person? 1 item but with a chance to get back in line.
• Giveaways? None.
• Free signing? Yes.

After the Juan Rivera signing we headed out to Ladera Ranch for Angels infielder Erick Aybar.


Signing Recap:

• People in line? About 200 people. I'm sure it was a lot more people since we arrived after the signing had started.
• Items per person? 1 item.
• Giveaways? Game tickets and Angels posters.
• Free signing? Yes.

After the Aybar event we then headed over to the city of Orange for a Maicer Izturis signing. When we arrived he had already left. It still worked out good for us. 3 signings in one day isn't bad. I would like to thank all the people that made these free events happen. Howard's Appliance, at&t and Living Spaces.

Mike Napoli Autograph Signing

Anaheim Angels catcher Mike Napoli made an appearance to sign autographs at an At&t in Fullerton. Mike showed up on time and started signing right away. Employees from the store only wanted one item to be signed per person. The signing should of been two items since the line was not very long. I didn't care since I only had my Angels mini helmet. After I got my autograph I headed over to Brea for a Tim Salmon book signing. It was about a ten minute drive from Fullerton. That post is below.

Video of the Mike Napoli signing.

Thanks to At&t in Fullerton for this free event.

Tim Salmon Book Signing

Former Angel Tim Salmon signed copies of his new book "Always An Angel" in Brea. Tim did sign some outside items but just for very few people. By the time that I made it to the front of the line they really enforced the "book only" rule. I didn't really care since I met him three years ago at a Boomers Theme Park in Irvine. At that signing I got him to sign a ball for me.

The turnout was bigger than I expected. I believe that it was between 200-250 people. The line moved pretty slow but it was because Tim greeted everybody. It was an actual meet and greet event. He took the time to talk to fans and thanked everybody for coming.


Thanks to Borders Books in Brea and Tim Salmon for this appearance.

Joe Saunders Autograph Signing

Anaheim Angels pitcher Joe Saunders made an appearance at Frank & Sons to sign autographs. This was not a free signing. It was only the second autograph I had ever paid for. The other being Pete Rose in Las Vegas. I did not mind paying the $29.00 fee since I was going to Frank & sons to pick up supplies anyways. I also did not have to arrive very early which is typical at a free signing.

When I got in line there was only one person in front of me. That's the advantage of paying for an autograph. You don't have to camp out. Joe signed my Angels mini helmet that already had signatures of current Angels. After he signed my mini helmet I asked him for a quick photo.

Video of the signing.


Thanks to Joe Saunders for making this appearance.

Rod Carew Autograph Signing

Angels great and baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew made an appearance in the city of Orange to sign autographs. I'm glad I was able to make it to this event. Former angles Mike Witt and Bob Boone also made an appearance prior to Rod Carew arriving. Word was that they would only be signing small photos provided at the event. That was not the case. I got a ball and an 8X10 photo signed by Rod.

Signing Recap:

• People in line? Less than 75 people.
• Items per person? 1 item with a chance to get back in line.
• Free signing? Yes.

Video from the signing.


Thanks to Old Mill Design, Boone Action Turf and Rod Carew for this event.

Tommy Lasorda Autograph Signing

Tommy Lasorda was the guest speaker at the 66er's Meet The Team Dinner on May 15, 2009. The event was held at the Orange Show in San Bernardino. This time I didn't have to drive to L.A. like I normally have to do to obtain autographs. It was a short ten minute drive from Redlands where I live.

Ticket prices for the event were $35 per person. It was well worth my money. We had a very good Italian buffet and were privileged to hear the man who bleeds Dodger Blue speak in person. Tommy told many stories about his playing and coaching days. Most of his stories were very funny and kept everybody laughing. After the event Tommy spent time signing autographs for the fans. I got a ball and photo signed. Too bad he is looking at the wrong camera in the photo. I didn't bother asking for another picture since he looked very tired.

Tommy signing my ball.

Thanks to the Dodgers single A Affiliate for this event. I hope they do it again next year.

January 10, 2009

Pete Rose in Las Vegas

I had the opportunity to meet baseballs all time hit leader in Vegas. The fee per autograph was $69 for small items. I chose an 8X10 photo to get autographed. I tend to stay away from purchasing autographs since I already waste a lot of time and money driving to L.A. and Orange County for autographs. I was in Vegas and it was either pay for the autograph or blow the money on gambling or strippers. I chose the guaranteed autograph.

This was the shortest autograph line I had ever been in. I think my wait was about a minute. If it was a free signing the line would of been all the way around the corner. It was well worth my money. It was an actual meet and greet. Pete made conversation with my friends and I as he signed my photo. I even got to sit next to him.

Thanks to Field of Dreams in the Caesars Forum Shops for this experience.

August 29, 2009
Chone Figgings autograph signing

The video below is of Chone Figgins signing autographs in Anaheim Hills. The event took place at a At&t store. The line was very long. My estimate was about 400 people. Once Chone arrived it moved pretty fast. I got my Angels mini helmet signed. Thanks to At&t in Anaheim Hills for this free event.

Video of the signing.