Gerald Laird Autographs
Gerald Laird was born on November 13, 1979, in Westminster, California. He played baseball at La Quinta High School in Garden Grove, California, where he was one of the top high school catching prospects in the country. After graduating from high school, Laird was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the second round of the 1998 draft. He spent several years in the minor leagues, playing for different organizations, before making his major league debut in 2003 with the Texas Rangers.
Laird played for ten seasons in the major leagues, spending the majority of his career as a catcher with the Texas Rangers and the Detroit Tigers. He was known for his defensive abilities and was a valuable member of the Tigers' 2012 American League Championship team. Laird was an excellent pitch-framer, and his ability to handle a pitching staff made him a valuable asset to any team he played for.
Over the course of his career, Laird played in 791 games, finishing his career with a .242 batting average, 38 home runs, and 202 RBI. Following his playing career, Laird became a minor league coach and served as a manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks' rookie league team in 2019. Laird was a respected player during his career, known for his professionalism and dedication to the game, and he continues to give back to the sport as a coach.
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Current items with a signature of Gerald Laird
These are the most current items with a signature of Gerald Laird that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | 2004 Upper Deck 25th Anniversary #USA-106 Gerald Laird signed autograph Auto K’ | $4.99 |  |
Traded items with a signature of Gerald Laird
The most expensive item with a signature of Gerald Laird (Gerald Laird Signed Baseball - PSA/DNA Certified) was sold in February 2013 for $73.12 while the cheapest item (DETROIT TIGERS GERALD LAIRD AUTOGRAPHED CARD) found a new owner for $0.01 in August 2010. The month with the most items sold (15) was August 2025 with an average selling price of $14.94 for an autographed item of Gerald Laird. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2013 with $73.12 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.01 was October 2008. In average, an autographed item from Gerald Laird is worth $8.00.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Gerald Laird were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | 2004 Fleer Tradition Trio #499 Gerald Laird signed autograph JBN2 BXCP66 | $16.50 |  |
 | 2006 Upper Deck - Gerald Laird #836 Signed Autographed Card | $5.00 | |
 | 2009 Topps Heritage GERALD LAIRD Tigers In-Person Signed Autographed AUTO | $5.01 | |
 | Gerald Laird 2005 Topps Hard Signed On Card Auto Texas Rangers #260 | $22.48 | |
| Gerald Laird 2008 Topps Heritage Rookie Stars Of 2008 IP Auto Autograph | $2.99 | |
| Gerald Laird Autograph Texas Rangers 3x5 2006 Promo Photo Fan Fest SIgned Card | $13.99 | |
| Gerald Laird Signed 2005 Topps Autographed Texas Rangers Card #260 Auto | $4.99 | |
| Gerald Laird Signed 2007 Upper Deck Autographed Texas Rangers Card #223 Auto | $4.99 | |
| Gerald Laird Signed 2008 Topps Autographed Texas Rangers Card #148 Auto | $4.99 | |
| Gerald Laird Signed 2009 Topps #23 Card Texas Rangers Autograph COA | $4.99 | |
| Gerald Laird Signed 2010 Topps Autographed Detroit Tigers Card #309 Auto | $4.99 | |
 | Gerald Laird Signed 2012 Topps Detroit Tigers Card-US63-On Card Auto | $11.75 | |
 | Gerald Laird Signed In Person 2000 Just Minors Rc A16 | $20.00 | |
 | Signed Baseball Card Auto Gerald Laird 2003 Fleer Tradition Update #U302 Rangers | $29.95 | |
 | Signed Baseball Card Auto Gerald Laird 2005 Upper Deck #199 Texas Rangers | $29.95 | |
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Latest News about Gerald Laird
Diamondbacks Sign Gerald Laird to Minor League Deal (02/02/2015): Veteran catcher Gerald Laird has agreed to a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Diamondbacks To Sign Gerald Laird (02/02/2015): The Diamondbacks will sign veteran catcher Gerald Laird to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league Spring Training, reports ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick (Twitter links). Laird is represented by CSE. The 35-year-old Laird struggled to a .532 OPS with … Continue reading → 
Gerald Laird back in lineup for Braves (07/04/2014): The way Braves catcher Gerald Laird sees it there’s no good reason why he wouldn’t help rookie Christian Bethancourt get acclimated to the majors. Gerald Laird delivers in 8th, Braves top Rockies 3-2 (05/23/2014): Gerald Laird delivers in 8th, Braves top Rockies 3-2 Gerald Laird throws out Dee Gordon (10/04/2013): Loading... Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis did about all you can ask for against a closer of Craig Kimbrel's stature, drawing a walk with one out in the ninth inning to represent the tying run. Unfortunately for the Dodgers, it didn't matter.
Older News Stories about Gerald Laird
Braves activate C Gerald Laird from DL (08/2013): Laird has been out for two weeks while suffering from a kidney stone. Ex-Tiger catcher Gerald Laird gives Justin Verlander a playful jab after notable (03/2013): Brandon Laird's home run was one of three Verlander gave up Thursday, but this particular one might've been the toughest to swallow. Tigers, including Leyland, give ex-teammate Gerald Laird the business (02/2013): When it came to teasing Laird on Friday, the Tigers wasted no time. "We're going to knock you down," manager Jim Leyland told him. "You know that, don't you?" "Here we go," Laird replied. "I knew you'd be saying something like that." Braves' Gerald Laird ready to begin season as starter (01/2013): ATLANTA -- Gerald Laird is not letting anything interfere with his time getting to know the Braves' pitchers. Gerald Laird Gets $3 Million, 2-Yr Deal With Braves (11/2012): Catcher Gerald Laird will get $3 million for his two-year deal with the Atlanta Braves, and could earn up to $750,000 in performance bonuses if he plays more than expected. Dave Dombrowski: Gerald Laird seeking more playing time, salary than Detroit Tig (10/2012): Dombrowski: "I know he's looking for a little more playing time. He's looking for a little more finances. That's not going to come from us." Gerald Laird keeps his options open for 2013 (09/2012): But with his batting average climbing to .286, and with free agency looming again at the end of the season, it wouldn't be a surprise if there's a team out there willing to think of him as more than a backup. Max Scherzer credits Tigers catcher Gerald Laird for spectacular outing (08/2012): Credit began with the guy throwing those 96 and 97 mph fastballs. But it was by no means a one-man operation. Laird was also involved in those pitches that flummoxed the Angels. Gerald Laird in lineup as Tigers take on White Sox in division battle for 1st pl (07/2012): Detroit — Gerald Laird will be in the lineup Saturday when the Tigers face the White Sox in the battle for first place in the American League Central Division at 4 p.m. at Comerica Park.
