Gary Sheffield Autographs
Gary Sheffield is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 22 seasons. Born on November 18, 1968 in Tampa, Florida, Sheffield grew up in a family of baseball players. His uncle, Dwight Gooden, and his godfather, Andre Thornton, both played in the MLB. Sheffield's father, Harold, also played in a Negro league team.
Sheffield started his professional baseball career in 1986 when he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the MLB draft. He made his major league debut for the Brewers in 1988 playing as an infielder. Sheffield quickly made a name for himself with his power hitting and exceptional fielding skills. Sheffield played for eight different MLB teams during his career, including the San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves. He finished his career with 509 home runs, 1,676 runs batted in (RBIs), and a batting average of .292.
Sheffield was known for his intense focus and hard training regimen. The 10-time All-Star was recognized as a leader in his teams, earning respect from his teammates as well as opponents. He was also known for his fiery temper and had a reputation for being one of the most intimidating hitters in the MLB. Sheffield retired from professional baseball in 2009 and was later inducted into the Tampa Bay Rays' Hall of Fame in 2011.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Gary Sheffield (2021 Topps Archives Signature Series One of One Gary Sheffield Auto 1/1) was sold in May 2025 for $100,004.00 while the cheapest item ('90 TOPPS GARY SHEFFIELD & GREG VAUGHN SIGNED AUTOGRAPH) found a new owner for $0.01 in March 2009. The month with the most items sold (103) was May 2025 with an average selling price of $44.99 for an autographed item of Gary Sheffield. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2014 with $80.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $7.00 was July 2013. In average, an autographed item from Gary Sheffield is worth $29.99.
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Latest News about Gary Sheffield
Batting Around: Should Gary Sheffield have made the Hall of Fame before falling (01/25/2024): Sheffield missed the 75% threshold in his 10th try 
Gary Sheffield falls off Hall of Fame ballot, joining Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens (01/24/2024): Sheffield is among the top 10 in highest vote totals to not make the Hall of Fame in his last try Why Gary Sheffield deserves to be Hall of Famer, even as hitting prowess gets ne (01/09/2024): Gary Sheffield appears unlikely to cross the 75% threshold this year, his 10th and final shot on the ballot Gary Sheffield believes that he should be in the Hall of Fame, says 'It's good t (01/31/2023): Sheffield has one more year remaining before he is removed from the ballot Baseball Hall of Fame: Gary Sheffield has the credentials, but link to PEDs coul (01/18/2022): Gary Sheffield was one of the most feared sluggers in baseball for 22 seasons, but his link to PEDs could hold him back from the Hall of Fame.
Older News Stories about Gary Sheffield
Former MLB star Gary Sheffield says he no longer watches baseball: 'They've chan (04/2021): The former power hitter told the Tiki and Tierney Show on CBS Sports Radio he doesn't watch MLB 'at all' Gary Sheffield casually hits home runs while smoking cigar in viral video (12/2019): Even at 51 years old, Sheffield still has it Gary Sheffield's Lack Of MLB Hall Of Fame Love Is Foul - The Shadow League (01/2019): The BBWAA loses integrity as more borderline MLB Hall of Fame candiates get inducted, while deserving PED Era players like Gary Sheffield are ignored. Indians' top pitching prospect, nephew of Gary Sheffield, arrested (01/2015): Justus Sheffield, the Indians' first-round pick in the 2014 MLB Draft and nephew of longtime major leaguer Gary Sheffield, was arrested Monday in Tullahoma, Tenn. JAWS and the 2015 Hall of Fame ballot: Gary Sheffield (12/2014): Gary Sheffield was a polarizing man both on and off the field, but is his prodigious offense enough to get him into Cooperstown? Gary Sheffield on his stats, Hall of Fame chances and Mitchell Report (11/2014): Across a 22-year career, Gary Sheffield was one of the most feared right-handed hitters in baseball and a nine-time All Star who was never shy about sharing an opinion. Yet, when... Gary Sheffield On Peterson, Disciplining Kids: ‘Times Are Different’ (09/2014): Retired slugger Gary Sheffield says he never hit his kids with a tree branch, but he would threaten them with a belt if necessary. Gary Sheffield talks about his vision for new baseball complex (05/2014): Plans for a new, state-of-the-art baseball complex in Pasco County just got a little brighter. Retir Gary Sheffield Reveals the Secret Behind MLB Postseason Hitting (10/2013): Former major league pitcher Dirk Hayhurst got the secret behind postseason hitting from a member of the 500 club, Mr. Gary Sheffield. Sheffield reveals his hitting tips in the latest edition of "Behind the Mic." Lots of cash, little cachet from buyers of Gary Sheffield's party mansion (07/2013): ST. PETERSBURG — Former baseball star Gary Sheffield's massive party mansion may be locally famous, but its new owners aren't. Party mansion, once owned by ex-MLB star Gary Sheffield, sells for $2.6 million (06/2013): The Pinellas Point party house was built by ex-MLB star Gary Sheffield. Aging party mansion built by Gary Sheffield heads to auction (05/2013): A St. Petersburg mansion built by ex-baseball star Gary Sheffield will be auctioned soon. Gary Sheffield's second life as a player agent (10/2012): Sheffield. / Duane Burleson, AP Former MLB outfielder Gary Sheffield is now a player agent, representing one major leaguer and a handful of minor leaguers. Here’s Video of Gary Sheffield Dressed Up as Dolly Parton For a Vegas Show (05/2012): Gary Sheffield's Vegas adventures just aren't what you would expect. Is it all Gary Sheffield's fault? (04/2012): An anniversary came and went a few weeks ago and no one seemed to notice - March 26, 1992. It was the day the Milwaukee Brewers shipped a 23-year-old Gary Sheffield to the San Diego Padres for a bag of Bones. Detroit Tigers Links: Victor Martinez is not the next Gary Sheffield (03/2011): Detroit's new catcher/designated hitter has no ill will toward his former ball club, which will make for an equally happy ex-Tiger. Tigers manager Jim Leyland says retired Gary Sheffield had 'Hall of Fame' career (02/2011): Sheffield ranks 24th with 509 home runs and 25th with 1,676 RBIs. He batted .292 with 2,689 hits.
