Collecting baseball autographs through the mail, or TTM, is a hobby that is enjoyed by people of all ages. While it may be harder to obtain autographs from a lot of the more popular players, there are a number of players that sign fairly regularly through the mail.
Where do you Send to Obtain baseball Autographs
Most baseball players that do sign will sign through their respective teams. Simply address the envelope to the player in c/o his respective team. Most of the time the teams address is readily available on the team's website. If not a simple internet search can usually locate the team's address.
What do you Send to Obtain Autographs
The simplest and most cost effective thing to send through the mail are baseball cards. Baseball cards are thin and do not weigh much, allowing you to use one stamp on the envelope you're sending out. Be sure not to use a card that you may cherish in case the ball player does not return it.
You will also need to include in the envelope, a SASE, or a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. This is the envelope the player will use to return your signed card. This makes it easy for the ballplayer and allows him the convenience of not having to track down an envelope or a stamp.
The envelope package should also include a small personal letter to the ball player requesting his autograph. A small index card works well for this and provides your card with a little bit of protection while it is mailed out.
When is the Best Time to Request Baseball Autographs
The best time of the year to obtain autographs is during spring training. Many baseball players have extra time on their hands and are more likely to return your request.
Another great time to request autographs is while players are still minor leaguers and aren't in the big leagues. While it may be a bit harder to find baseball cards of these players, they haven't been exposed to the Major League fan base and there is less competition to land an autograph.
Don't Expect a Perfect Return Rate
While you may do everything right in sending your cards to be autographed, you might still end up empty handed. Keep track of what you send out and do internet searches before hand to see if the player you are requesting does sign through the mail.
You might wait a while for some autographs, sometimes as long as a year. Collecting baseball autographs through the mail is an exciting hobby and once you land the first one you will want to keep at it to further your collection.
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