Adrian Gonzalez & Matt Kemp Autograph Signing - Photos & Recap

AGON23 in deep thought

On Saturday January 12, 2013, Matt Kemp and Adrian Gonzalez were scheduled to make appearances at the SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo.  Kemp was scheduled to sign from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Gonzalez was scheduled to sign from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  I arrived at the Anaheim Marriott around 10:00 a.m. and took a look around the ballroom that was holding the event.  There were several dealer's tables selling current sports cards and there were dealers who were selling vintage cards as well.  Kemp arrived on time and began signing immediately.  While I have several Kemp autographs, I needed his signature on my Sports Illustrated that I had Magic Johnson sign back on November 3, 2012.  For my recap on that signing check out my post here . The autograph line was moving quickly and Matt was polite as always.  Check out my pics below.

Matt Kemp signing a Sports Illustrated

Matt Kemp signing a jersey

My Sports Illustrated signed by Magic and Kemp

At 2:00 p.m., Adrian Gonzalez arrived and also began signing immediately.  This was my first time getting an autograph from Gonzalez and he seemed like a really shy person.  He was nice and interacted with the fans but was a mellow guy.  Check out my pics below of my #AGON23 autograph on a PS27:1 model Trinity Bat.

Overall it was a good day at the SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo.  It reminded me of the days when there were huge shows at the Anaheim Convention Center.  Hopefully, this event returns next year bigger and better.

True to the Blue!

Adrian Gonzalez Signature Bat & T-Shirt

Dodger first baseman Adrian Gonzalez uses a bat from TRINITY BAT CO.  Like most major league players, he has his own signature model, the PS27:1.  I think it's pretty cool that he used a bible verse for the letters and numbers for his model number.  Most players incorporate their uniform numbers or something similar.  Here is a pic of the PS27:1 model.

TRINITY BAT CO also sells AGon23 t-shirts via their website linked here The t-shirts sell for $15.00.  Check out the picture below.

Last year TRINITY BAT CO held a charity Homerun Challenge, see my post linked here , which benefited former Mater Dei High School and Arizona State University (ASU) baseball player, Cory Hahn, who was paralyzed during a game at ASU.  TRINITY BAT CO will be hosting their 2nd Annual Homerun Challenge this year.  Check back tomorrow for details.  Also don't forget Adrian Gonzalez will have an autograph signing this Saturday.  Click here for post with all the info.

True to the Blue!