TTM Stats
- Sent: 7/21/2022 | Received: 7/30/2022 | 9 Days
- ’83 Fleer, ’86 Donruss, ’86 Topps, ’87 Topps, ’88 Score, ’89 Upper Deck
- Address: Home (address from Sports Card Forum)
- Sent: 4/4/2023 | Received: 7/17/2023 | 103 Days
- ’86 Topps, ’87 Donruss, ’87 Topps, ’88 Fleer, ’88 Score, ’88 Topps
- Address: Home (address from Sports Card Forum)
- Sent: 2/6/2024 | Received: 2/7/2024 | 11 Days
- ’82 Topps, ’83 Donruss, ’84 Topps, ’85 Topps, ’86 Topps Traded, ’88 Donruss
- Address: Home (address from Sports Card Forum)
- Sent: 10/29/2024 | Received: 11/9/2024 | 10 Days
- ’85 Topps, ’86 Topps, ’87 Topps, ’88 Score, ’88 Topps
- Address: Home (address from Sports Card Forum)
The Story of the Autograph
Edgardo Ralph Romero Rivera, known as Ed Romero, was born on December 9, 1957, in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Over a 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, Romero established himself as a reliable and versatile infielder, later transitioning into coaching and managerial roles that extended his influence within the sport.
Romero began his professional baseball journey when the Milwaukee Brewers signed him as an amateur free agent in 1975. He progressed through the minor leagues, making his MLB debut with the Brewers on July 16, 1977. After brief stints in the majors, he secured a more permanent role with the Brewers starting in 1980. During his tenure with Milwaukee, Romero was known for his defensive versatility, playing every position except pitcher and catcher. He achieved a career-high batting average of .317 in 1983 and appeared in a personal best 116 games in 1984. Romero also participated in the 1981 American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, going 1-for-2 at the plate.
In December 1985, the Brewers traded Romero to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for pitcher Mark Clear. Over nearly four seasons (1986–1989) with Boston, Romero appeared in 265 games, batting .236 with two home runs and 48 RBIs. He contributed to the team’s postseason efforts, including appearances in the 1986 American League Championship Series and the World Series, as well as the 1988 ALCS.
After his time with the Red Sox, Romero had brief stints with the Atlanta Braves and a return to the Milwaukee Brewers in 1989. He concluded his MLB playing career with the Detroit Tigers in 1990. Over his 12-season MLB career, Romero played in 730 games, recording a .247 batting average with 473 hits, eight home runs, and 155 RBIs.
Following his playing days, Romero remained active in baseball through various coaching and managerial roles. He managed several minor league teams within the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers organizations, including leading the Huntsville Stars to a Southern League championship in 2001. Romero also served as a minor league infield coordinator for the Florida Marlins and held coaching positions with the Houston Astros, including third-base coach in 2008 and bench coach in 2009.
Ed Romero’s enduring commitment to baseball, both on and off the field, highlights his dedication to the sport. His journey from a versatile infielder to a respected coach and mentor underscores the impact he has had on the game and its players.
The Score on Ed Romero – 7.0
You can tell Ed is a great signer by all of the returns I put together from the backlog below. But also from the additional returns I have posts about. He has an autograph with a lot of action in his signature and he always seems to get his signature to stick out regardless of the busy images on the cards.
Thanks Mr. Romero! I’m giving this group a 7.
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Information gathered using Wikipedia and Baseball Reference.