A former second round pick (67th overall) of the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft of the Texas Rangers, Johnny Whittleman has already established himself as one of the game's premier hitting prospects. Whittleman, a 6' 2" third baseman, was selected to the 2007 MLB Futures Game held in San Francisco during MLB's All-Star Weekend and topped it off by homering in the game. Be on of the first to salute one of the Rangers' top prospects by ordering this autographed baseball, signed by Johnny himself. The signature is guaranteed authentic through Upper Deck Authenticated’s patented five-step authentication process and MLB's authentication program.