Tom Seaver was nicknamed "Tom Terrific" and "The Franchise". Seaver had 311 wins, 3,640 strikeouts and a 2.86 earned run average during a 20-year career. In 1992, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. As the Mets' all-time leader in wins, Seaver is considered the greatest player in New York Mets history, as well as one of the best starting pitchers in the history of baseball. Tom Seaver has hand signed this Rawlings Official National League Baseball (William White). Blue Sweet Spot Signature. Ball has been colored partially white to cover tone by previous owner and is toned, sold as is. Athlon Sports Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. Image of actual item in stock - as shown