Stephen Strasburg signs with Topps
The Topps Company, Inc., the exclusive producer of Major League Baseball trading cards, has announced that it has signed baseball’s # 1 Draft Pick Stephen Strasburg to an exclusive agreement.
TOPPS SIGNS # 1 DRAFT PICK STEPHEN STRASBURG TO EXCLUSIVE DEAL
New York, NY (Dec. 22, 2009) -The Topps Company, Inc., the exclusive
producer of Major League Baseball trading cards, has announced that it has signed baseball’s # 1 Draft Pick Stephen Strasburg to an exclusive
agreement.
The multi-year deal grants Topps exclusive rights for autographed cards,
game-used memorabilia cards and Strasburg’s image use on packaging and advertising. Topps will also offer a limited edition line of autographed
memorabilia items.
“I can’t wait to see myself in uniform on my first Topps card,” said
Strasburg. “That’s when I know I will have truly made it as a baseball
player.”
Strasburg, 21, one of the most heralded amateur players in the game’s
history, was the first overall pick of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft.
The highly-touted pitcher went 13-1 with a 1.32 ERA at San Diego State
University in 2009 and won the Golden Spikes Award tabbing him the best
amateur baseball player in the country.
“Stephen is a very special talent,” said Warren Friss, GM, Topps Sports &
Entertainment. “When a phenom like him comes along, you do whatever you can to make them part of your team.”
In the coming weeks, Topps will unveil card designs and products featuring Strasburg.
Earlier this year, Topps became the first exclusive baseball card company of Major League Baseball in nearly 30 years. The company looks to expand its ongoing efforts to invigorate the the category, continue launching ground-breaking products, improve the retail and collecting experience and make cards more relevant to children.
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