Need help identifying these autographs on baseballs?

I recieved a couple of baseballs from a distance releative that passed away. I cannot make out the names on these two baseballs and looking for any help. Most of the stuff I got were autographed baseballs from players in the 1970's and 1980's who played or coached for the San Diego Padres. There was a signed ball from Jeff Bagwell (Astros) in there, so these might not fit that profile.

Any help/guess at the names, would be greatly appreciated!

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Permalink Reply by Allen on September 1, 2021 at 6:06pm

Lower one compare with pitcher Andy Benes

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Permalink Reply by Bob Nolan on September 1, 2021 at 6:43pm

Thank you! That’s it…and a Padre (at one time).

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Permalink Reply by Allen on September 2, 2021 at 7:15am

I hesitantly think the top one is a vintage Gary Sheffield, not the familiar modern version of his signature.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Nolan on September 2, 2021 at 10:05am

I think you nailed it again! I was leaning on Gary as the first name in that signature as well, couldn't make out the last name. Searched and found these and they share the same flow/form.

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Permalink Reply by Allen on September 2, 2021 at 10:49am

I legit had never seen that kind of Sheffield autograph before. What a difference 30 years makes.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Nolan on September 2, 2021 at 11:12am

My signature has changed dramatically from my later teen years to now...I also know some people purposefully change it in order to identify a timeperiod. Maybe Gary did the same. Thanks again!