Scott Kazmir started the 2006 season opener April 3 for the New York Mets at Baltimore. At 22 years, 2 months and 10 days Kazmir was the youngest opening day starter since Dwight Gooden with the Mets in 1986. On June 22, 2006 Scott Kazmir passed Sandy Koufax and put himself in the 22nd spot in MLB history for most strikeouts by a left-handed pitcher before his 23rd birthday. On July 2, 2006, Kazmir was elected by the players to appear in the 2006 MLB All-Star Game, his first all-star appearance. Scott Kazmir has hand autographed this Rawlings Official Major League Baseball (Selig Commissioner). JSA Hologram #EE63101 and JSA Certificate of Authenticity.