Daniel Palka on baseball cards

Outfielder Daniel Palka played 14 years of professional baseball. He reached the majors with the White Sox in 2018 and 2019. In 154 major league games he hit .218 with 29 HR and 79 RBI. Now an Assistant Coach at the University of Rhode Island, he kindly answered my questions about baseball cards.

- Do you have any stories about cards of yourself or of other players? 

One of my best friends took his org card with the orioles as a left handed catcher and it made it through. He was an outfielder, second baseman so it was hilarious to come across.
- Do you have a favorite card of yourself or of another player?

I've had a Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire two sided card for 25 years. It is one of my few I keep out of a box or sleeve.

- Do you collect baseball cards?

I do not, my dad is an avid collector. Has crazy old sets completed, cereal box sets, but has switched over to more autographed balls now.

Thanks!