Baseball autographs are are a part of baseball tradition. They have also become a big time business, making it difficult to get autographs. Although difficult, there are steps take to get them
Instructions
1. Go to the ballpark. There are a couple of approaches to take when seeking an autograph. Sometimes players will sign items prior to the game, usually along the railing near their dugout. This is a hit-or-miss option as players have limited time and many autograph seekers to please.
2. Find out where players enter and leave the stadium. This really only pertains to the home team. Stand in front of the home team's entrance and ask for autographs as the players leave. Many are willing to sign after the game, especially if they win the game. One way to get their attention is to call out their names; players are people and they respond to being personally addressed.
3. If it's the visitors' autographs being sought, go to the hotel where they are staying. Be careful how and where you approach the player. If they appear busy or in a hurry, it might be best to move on. However, if they are just standing around chatting or perhaps lounging, approach them and ask if they would be willing to sign an item or two.
4. Contact the team and ask where an item could be sent to be autographed. Players sign a lot of items during spring training; items sent to a team's training facility has a good chance of being autographed. During the season, the odds are slim that the player will even get the item, so save the postage.
5. Go to spring training. There is no better place to get an autograph than spring training. The mood is light, players are not in the middle of a season's grind and they are very accessible. Players are also often out in the community.
6. Go to memorabilia shows. This is best to get autographs from former players, as many attend such shows. The one downfall is normally there is a cost. Many teams also have off-season fan gatherings were players attend and sign autographs.
