Player: Parker Bridwell
Team: Los Angeles Angels
Year: 2018
Brand: Topps Chrome Baseball
Card Number: #RA-PBR
Subset: Rookie Autographs
Card Status: Official Certified On-Card Autograph Rookie Card (RC)
Features: Built on Topps Chrome’s flagship metallic opti-chrome stock, featuring a hard-signed on-card autograph signature set against the classic 2018 Topps design layout alongside the official "RC" rookie shield.
Right-handed pitcher Parker Bridwell was a breakout starter for the Los Angeles Angels, delivering an impressive rookie campaign during the 2017–2018 seasons.
10-Win Rookie Season (2017): Posted a stellar 10-3 record with a 3.64 ERA and 73 strikeouts across 121.0 innings (20 starts, 21 appearances) for the Angels in 2017.
Angels Rotation Anchor: Won six consecutive decisions between July and September 2017, proving to be one of the American League's most efficient mid-season rotation additions.
2018 Campaign: Continued to provide pitching depth for Los Angeles, making starts at both the Major League level and for Triple-A Salt Lake.
Drafted in the 9th round of the 2010 MLB Draft out of Hereford High School (Texas), Parker Bridwell spent seven seasons developing in the Orioles system before breaking out with the Angels.
Texas High School Multi-Sport Star: Outstanding high school athlete who excels in pitching with a smooth 6'4" frame and natural extension.
Pitching Repertoire: Relies on a commanded low-to-mid 90s four-seam fastball, a sharp sweeping slider, a tumbling changeup, and a heavy sinker that forces weak contact.
Topps Chrome On-Card Auto Collectibility: Topps Chrome Rookie Autographs (#RA-PBR) are classic staple chase cards for collectors. Featuring a clean hard-signed signature on chrome stock, this card is a great piece for Los Angeles Angels team collectors, Texas high school fans, and 2018 Topps Chrome set builders.