Fred Lynn is an American former professional baseball center fielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), mostly with the Boston Red Sox and the California Angels. He was the first player to win MLB's Rookie of the Year Award and Most Valuable Player Award in the same year, which he accomplished in 1975 with the Red Sox. Fred Lynn has hand signed this Official Rawlings Major League Baseball (Selig). Bold Blue Full pristine sweet spot signature. Certificate of Authenticity from Athlon Sports Collectibles. Also included is the September 22, 2004 Sworn Affidavit/Certificate of Authenticity from Ohio Notary Public.