Card Of The Week - My Fascination With Unique Pitchers: Livan Hernandez

My card of the week is a 2014 Topps Five Star base autograph, numbered 032/499 of World Series Champion pitcher, Livan Hernandez.

I specifically remember watching the 1997 World Series and recall the stories told of Livan and his brother, Orlando(El Duque). I recently found the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary called, "Brothers In Exile" and it confirmed many of the stories told by commentators from Livan's rookie year with the Florida Marlins. If you get a chance to watch that one, do so.

In Livan Hernandez's rookie year, he started in Games 1 and 5 of the World Series, getting the win both times, earning him the World Series MVP title in 1997. A pitcher with a mid-90s fastball in late innings, a slider, a changeup and an extremely effective sinker, his power seemed to stun the Cleveland Indians in '97 and beating former Dodger, Orel Hershiser, in both starts.

Card of the Week - Yes Way Jose

My affinity for pitchers doesn't just end with the Boys in Blue. I have an appreciation for style and skill regardless of the colors they wear. (Unless it's that ugly orange and black) This weeks card is from the 2015 Topps Museum Archival Autographs collection and is numbered /99. Jose Fernandez was the 2013 NL ROY and All-Star in the same year. Although he was sidelined last year with TJ surgery, he has come back with a vengeance this year. In his first game returning from the DL this year he recorded 6 K's in 6 innings and hit a dinger. This kid has a bright and long future. This card is a welcome addition to my PC.