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Gary Sheffield

Detroit Tigers — No. 3
Designated Hitter
Born: November 18, 1968 (1968-11-18) (age 39)
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Major League Baseball debut
September 3, 1988 for the Milwaukee Brewers
Selected MLB statistics
(through September 17, 2007)
Batting Average     .296
Home runs     480
RBI     1,575
Hits     2,515
Teams

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Sheffield has primarily played right field, though he has also played left field, third base, shortstop, and a handful of games at first base. He previously played for the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and New York Yankees. Sheffield was a first round pick of the Brewers, who selected him sixth overall in the 1986 amateur draft after a standout prep career at Hillsborough High School in Tampa. He bats and throws right handed. The position of the right fielder A right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in right field (e. ... The position of the left fielder A left fielder, abbreviated LF, is an outfielder in the sport of baseball who plays defense in left field. ... The position of the third baseman A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in the sport of baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base, the third of four bases a baserunner must touch in a counterclockwise succession in order to score a run. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The position of the first baseman First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that players team. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 19, 34, 42, 44 Name Milwaukee Brewers (1970–present) Seattle Pilots (1969) Other nicknames True Blue Brew Crew, The Brew Crew, The Crew, Beermakers Ballpark Miller Park (2001–present) County Stadium (1970–2000) Sick... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames The Pads, The Friars, The Fathers, The Dads Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) East Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 42 Name Florida Marlins (1993–present) Other nicknames The Fish Ballpark Dolphin Stadium (1993–present) a. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 4, 19, 20, 24, 32, 39, 42, 53 Name Los Angeles Dodgers (1958–present) Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1957) Brooklyn Robins (1914-1931) Brooklyn Dodgers (1913) Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers (1911-1912) Brooklyn Superbas (1899... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


Through 2006, Sheffield was 6th among all active players in walks (1,293), 7th in hit-by-pitches (119), 8th in runs (1,433), hits (2,390), and RBIs (1,523), and 29th all-time in home runs (474).


Sheffield was acquired by Detroit via trade with the New York Yankees during the 2006-07 offseason for minor league pitchers Humberto Sanchez, Kevin Whelan and Anthony Clagget. The Tigers extended his contract for a further three years shortly after the trade. Humberto Sanchez is a baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. ...


In 2007, he had 25 home runs, and was 22-5 in stolen base attempts. It was the first time that he stole 20 bases since 1990, when he stole 25. He was one of only 6 batters in the AL to have at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases, along with Alex Rodriguez, Grady Sizemore, Ian Kinsler, B.J. Upton, and Curtis Granderson. Alexander Emmanuel Alex Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975, in New York, New York), commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is a Dominican-American baseball infielder. ... Grady Sizemore III (born August 2, 1982, in Seattle, Washington) is a Major League Baseball center fielder who currently plays for the Cleveland Indians. ... Ian Michael Kinsler (born June 22, 1982 in Tucson, Arizona) is a Major League Baseball second baseman for the Texas Rangers. ... Melvin Emanuel B.J. Upton, (born August 21, 1984 in Norfolk, Virginia) (The B.J. is short for Bossman Junior, his fathers nickname was Bossman). ... Curtis Granderson (born March 16, 1981, in Blue Island, Illinois) is a center fielder in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Detroit Tigers. ...

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Highlights

  • 9-time All-Star (1992-93, 1996, 1998-2000, 2003-05)
  • 4-time Silver Slugger Award (1992, 1996, 2003-04)
  • Led National League in batting average (.330) and total bases (323) in 1992
  • Member of the 1997 World Series Champions Florida Marlins
  • Led National League in on-base percentage (.465) and OPS (1.090) in 1996
  • Los Angeles Dodgers career leader in on-base percentage (.424), slugging percentage (.573), OPS (.998) and at-bats per home run (14.5)
  • Holds Los Angeles Dodgers single-season record for at-bats per home run (11.7 in 2000)
  • His Tampa team finished second in the 1980 Little League World Series
  • Is the first player to represent five different teams in the All-Star Game.
  • Holds Florida Marlins franchise record for home runs in a season (42) in 1996

Sheffield is also known for having one of the fastest bat speeds in Major League Baseball.[citation needed] Silver Slugger Award In Major League Baseball, the Louisville Silver Slugger award is given annually to the best offensive player at each position in each league. ... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) East Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 42 Name Florida Marlins (1993–present) Other nicknames The Fish Ballpark Dolphin Stadium (1993–present) a. ... A Little League World Series game at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport. ... The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the Midsummer Classic, is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by fan vote for the starting position players and by the respective managers (from the previous years World...


Controversy

Sheffield has often put himself in controversial situations with his somewhat confrontational attitude, which sometimes leads to remarks construed as offensive.


He's been very verbal about his need for sufficient financial compensation and respect, demanding better pay when he was with the Dodgers, and refusing to play in the inaugural World Baseball Classic, saying "[his] season is when [he's] getting paid."[1] The World Baseball Classic, sometimes abbreviated WBC, is an international baseball tournament, first held in March 2006. ...


In the June, 2007 issue of GQ Magazine, Sheffield (a Detroit Tiger at the time) was quoted saying that there are more Latin baseball players than black players because Latinos are easier to control. Model Heidi Klum on the cover of GQ. Actor Nicholas Cage on the cover of the March, 1997 issue of GQ (U.S. edition) Gentlemens Quarterly, most often known simply as GQ, is a monthly mens magazine that focuses on mens fashion and style. ...


“What I called is that you’re going to see more black faces, but there ain’t no English going to be coming out. ... (It’s about) being able to tell (Latin players) what to do — being able to control them,” he told the magazine. “Where I’m from, you can’t control us.” He went on to elaborate, "They have more to lose than we do. You can send them back across the island. You can’t send us back. We’re already here.”[2]


During an July 2007 interview with HBO's Real Sports, Sheffield said that Yankees manager Joe Torre treated black players differently than white players during his time there. He also said that he thought that biracial Yankees player Derek Jeter wasn't "all the way black."[3] For other uses, see HBO (disambiguation). ... Real Sports with Bryant Gumble is a monthly magazine on HBO that started on April 2, 1995. ... Joseph Paul Torre (born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former Major League Baseball player and the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. ... The terms multiracial, biracial and mixed-race describe people whose ancestors are not of a single race. ... Derek Sanderson Jeter (born June 26, 1974 in Pequannock, New Jersey) is an American Major League Baseball player. ...


Sheffield has openly admitted to not playing up to his potential in the early days of his career to ensure a trade or release from the Milwaukee Brewers.


Steroid allegations

During a workout with Barry Bonds in 2001, a cream was applied to Sheffield's knee by a trainer to help heal ripped stitches from a knee surgery. Sheffield states in his book, Inside Power, that he had no knowledge of the cream containing steroids, and had no reason to assume so at the time. He goes on to say in his book that the cream did nothing to strengthen his knee, and also states that a look at his numbers shows no improvement of his numbers after the incident. [4]


Trivia

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Sheffield scuffles with Red Sox Fan
  • On April 14, 2005 a Red Sox fan leaned over the railing at Fenway Park and swiped at Sheffield as he was going to field a ball hit by Jason Varitek. After Sheffield shoved him back with his glove, he threw the ball back into the infield, and then got into a verbal altercation with him. The fan, who was under the influence of alcohol, was ejected from Fenway Park and his 2005 season tickets were revoked. Sheffield was fined for the incident. Charges were dismissed against both the fan and Sheffield.
  • Married to gospel singer Deleon Richards, they have two sons, Jaden and Noah. His wife was caught in a scandal in 2004 when a sex tape featuring her with R. Kelly surfaced.[5]
  • Sheffield also has three children from three previous relationships, daughters Ebony and Carissa, and a son Gary Sheffield Jr.
  • He has recently released a book entitled Inside Power.
  • Sheffield has shown interest in joining the Boston Red Sox, if he gets traded.

Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... A Little League World Series game at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport. ... Derek Nathaniel Bell (born December 11, 1968 in Tampa, Florida) is a former Major League Baseball player. ... Image File history File links Sheffsoxfan. ... Image File history File links Sheffsoxfan. ... is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... Fenway redirects here. ... Jason Andrew Varitek (born April 11, 1972 in Rochester, Michigan) is an American baseball player. ... In sports, a season ticket is a ticket that grants the holder access to all regular-season home games for one season without additional charges. ... [[1]]Deleon Richards is a popular gospel singer, also known as the wife of baseball player Gary Sheffield. ... Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois) is a multiple Grammy Award winning American Urban R&B singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. ... Tim Carter (born September 21, 1979 in St. ... NFL redirects here. ... Browns redirects here. ... This article is about the domestic group. ... Dwight Eugene Gooden (born November 16, 1964 in Tampa, Florida), also known as Doc Gooden or Dr. K, is a former major league baseball player. ... The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds...

See also

In the sport of baseball, a home run is the act of hitting the ball in such a manner, whether out of the park or in (see inside the park home run), that allows the batter to safely reach home and score in one play. ... Below is the list of Major League Baseball players who have reached the 2,000 hit milestone. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with List of Major League Baseball all-time leaders in doubles. ... Below is the list of 295 Major League Baseball players who have reached the 1,000 Runs milestone. ... Below is the list of 252 Major League Baseball players who have reached the 1,000 RBI milestone. ... The batting championship is awarded to the Major League Baseball player in each the American League and National League who has the highest batting average in a particular season. ...   The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the Los Angeles Dodgers National League franchise (1958-present), and for the Brooklyn-based teams known as the Atlantics (1884), Grays (1885-1887), Bridegrooms (1888-1890, 1896-1898), Grooms (1891-1895... The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the New York Yankees franchise. ... This is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the Detroit Tigers. ...   The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the Florida Marlins franchise as listed on MLB.com. ... The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the San Diego Padres National League franchise (1965-present). ...

References

  1. ^ http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/baseball/mlb/08/05/sheffield.quotes/index.html
  2. ^ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19013033/
  3. ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2935737
  4. ^ http://www.ktvu.com/sports/3786297/detail.html
  5. ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1493842/20041117/story.jhtml

External links

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or The Baseball Cube
  • cnn.com Sports Illustrated Interview
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Florida Marlins 1993 Inaugural Season
C Benito Santiago • 1B Orestes Destrade • 2B Bret Barberie • 3B Dave Magadan • SS Walt Weiss • RF Junior Felix • CF Scott Pose • LF Jeff Conine • P Charlie Hough • IF Alex Arias • IF Steve Decker • IF Dave Magadan• IF Gus Polidor • IF Rich Renteria • IF Gary Sheffield • OF Geronimo Berroa • OF Greg Briley • OF Matías Carrillo • OF Henry Cotto • OF Carl Everett • OF Monty Fariss • OF Junior Felix • OF Mitch Lyden • OF Terry McGriff • OF Bob Natal • OF Darrell Whitmore • OF Nigel Wilson
SP Jack Armstrong • SP Ryan Bowen • SP Chris Hammond • SP Pat Rapp • RP Luis Aquino • RP Cris Carpenter • RP Jim Corsi • RP Bryan Harvey • RP Trevor Hoffman • RP John Johnstone • RP Joe Klink • RP Richie Lewis • RP Bob McClure • RP Robb Nen • RP Rich Rodriguez • RP Matt Turner • RP Dave Weathers
Manager Rene Lachemann
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Florida Marlins 1997 World Series roster
3 Edgar Rentería | 7 Kurt Abbott | 8 Jim Eisenreich | 9 Gregg Zaun | 10 Gary Sheffield | 15 Cliff Floyd | 18 Moisés Alou | 19 Jeff Conine | 20 Darren Daulton | 22 Devon White | 23 Charles Johnson | 24 Bobby Bonilla | 25 Al Leiter | 26 Alex Arias | 27 Kevin Brown | 28 John Cangelosi | 30 Craig Counsell | 31 Robb Nen | 39 Jay Powell | 41 Tony Saunders | 42 Dennis Cook | 49 Félix Heredia | 52 Ed Vosberg | 57 Antonio Alfonseca | 61 Liván Hernández
Manager Jim Leyland

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