| Mike Piazza | | | | | Piazza in 2006 | | Catcher | | Born: September 4, 1968 (1968-09-04) (age 39)
Norristown, Pennsylvania | | | Batted: Right | Threw: Right | | MLB debut | September 1, 1992
for the Los Angeles Dodgers | | Final game | September 30, 2007
for the Oakland Athletics | | Career statistics | | Batting average | .308 | | Home runs | 427 | | Runs batted in | 1,335 | | Teams | | | | Career highlights and awards | - 12x All-Star selection (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005)
- 10x Silver Slugger Award winner (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
- 1993 NL Rookie of the Year
- 1996 MLB All-Star Game MVP
| Michael Joseph Piazza (pronounced /pʰiˈɑːʦə/ or /pʰiˈɑːzə/, born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former American Major League Baseball player. He played in his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, San Diego Padres and the Oakland Athletics. He is a 12-time All-Star. Piazza is often regarded as the best hitting catcher of all time, and holds the career record for home runs hit by a catcher with 396. He had at least one RBI (run batted in) in 15 consecutive games for the New York Mets in 2000, the second longest RBI streak ever (Ray Grimes of the Chicago Cubs had 17 in 1922). The position of the catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in cricket. ...
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Childhood Mike grew up in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania with his parents, Vince and Veronica, and his brothers Vince Jr., Danny, Tony and Tommy. When Piazza was 12, he received personal instruction from the late Hall of Famer Ted Williams in his backyard batting cage. Phoenixville is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Philadelphia at the junction of French Creek with the Schuylkill River. ...
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Vince Piazza was a childhood friend of former Dodgers manager, Tommy Lasorda. When the Dodgers came to Philadelphia, Mike had the opportunity to spend time in the Dodger clubhouse and dugout. For the Chrysler executive, see Thomas W. LaSorda. ...
Major League career
Los Angeles Dodgers Piazza was the last player the Dodgers drafted in the 1988 draft. He was their selection in the 62nd round. It is believed that the pick was partly a favor on the part of Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, who is godfather to one of Piazza's brothers[citation needed] and, like Piazza, grew up in Norristown. Piazza swore he'd learn to catch if he was drafted.[citation needed] Piazza's Major League debut came with the Dodgers in 1992, when he appeared in 28 games. He then won the National League MLB Rookie of the Year Award in 1993. In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given to the best first-year players in the American and National Leagues. ...
Piazza's best season was 1997, a year when he finished second in MVP voting. He hit .362, with 40 home runs and 124 runs batted in, an on base percentage of .431 and a slugging percentage of .638. The following are the events of the year 1997 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ...
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He played six full seasons for the Dodgers until he was traded to the Florida Marlins on May 15, 1998. Piazza and Todd Zeile went to the Marlins in return for Gary Sheffield, Charles Johnson, Bobby Bonilla, Manuel Barrios, and Jim Eisenreich. The trade, precipitated by a contract dispute, is regarded by many as one of the worst moves in Dodgers history. One week later, on May 22, Piazza was traded from the Marlins to the New York Mets for Preston Wilson, Ed Yarnall, and Geoff Goetz. 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. ...
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New York Mets Upon his arrival in New York, Piazza was routinely booed at first for his early struggles before fans warmed up to him. Despite stellar numbers from Piazza, the Mets missed the 1998 postseason by one game. Piazza helped the Mets to two consecutive playoff appearances for the only time in Mets history in 1999 and 2000. The latter of the two resulted in a National League Pennant and World Series appearance, where the Mets lost in five games to a Yankee team winning their fourth World Series in five years. Of note, all five games were decided by two runs or less, something that had not occurred in a World Series in almost 70 years. He became known as The Monster after coach John Stearns was caught on tape during the 2000 National League Championship Series after a Piazza hit saying "The Monster is out of the Cage!"[citation needed] Dates October 21, 2000–October 26, 2000 MVP Derek Jeter (New York Yankees) Television network FOX Announcers Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, and Bob Brenly Umpires Ed Montague, Jerry Crawford, Tim McClelland, Tim Welke, Charlie Reliford, Jeff Kellogg MTA logo for the 2000 Subway Series. ...
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Piazza was involved in a bizarre incident in Game 2 of the 2000 World Series. In the first inning, Piazza was facing Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens and broke his bat fouling off a pitch. The barrel of his bat flew towards Clemens's feet at the pitcher's mound. Clemens picked up the broken barrel and heaved it in the direction of Piazza running up the first base line sparking both benches to clear, but with no ejections. The reason this incident sparked this reaction was because earlier in the season, during Interleague play when the Mets played the Yankees, Mike Piazza was drilled in the head by a Roger Clemens pitch. Mike Piazza suffered a concussion and was forced to miss the 2000 MLB All-Star Game as a result.[citation needed] William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio), is a starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, and is one of the preeminent pitchers in Major League history. ...
Piazza would later catch for Roger Clemens in the 2004 All-Star Game. Clemens gave up six runs in the first inning, and rumors later spread about Piazza telling American League batters what pitch Clemens was throwing.[citation needed] The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ...
One of the most emotional moments of Piazza's career came when he belted a dramatic two-run home run in the eighth inning against Steve Karsay on September 21, 2001 in New York City to lift the Mets to a 3-2 triumph over the Braves. The game was the first regular season professional sporting event held in New York City after the September 11, 2001 attacks and has since been hailed as the defining moment in Piazza's career and one of the single greatest moments in New York sports history. Stefan Andrew Karsay (born March 24, 1972 in Flushing, New York) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. ...
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To ease the stress on his deteriorating knees, Piazza began to split his time between catching and playing first base during the 2004 season, an experiment which was abandoned before the end of the season because of Piazza's defensive deficiencies. Although recognized as a great hitter, Piazza has also caught two no hitters thrown by Ramón Martínez and Hideo Nomo. Nomo's was particularly impressive because it happened at Coors Field. Ramón E MartÃnez is a shortstop who currently plays with the Detroit Tigers and has a career batting average of . ...
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On May 5, 2004, Piazza surpassed Carlton Fisk for most home runs by a catcher with his 352nd as a catcher. is the 125th day of the year (126th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics On October 2, 2005, Piazza filed for free agency, effectively ending his career with the Mets. He signed with the San Diego Padres on January 29, 2006 and was their starting catcher and clean-up hitter. Piazza experienced somewhat of a rejuvenation in 2006, batting .283 with 22 homers and helping the Padres to a division title. On July 21, 2006, Mike Piazza collected his 2,000th career hit in the major leagues. is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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On August 8, 2006, Piazza played his first game at Shea Stadium since leaving the Mets. During the three-game series, Piazza drew frequent, repeated standing ovations indicative of the high level of regard New York's fans still hold for him. It was on par with that of Tom Seaver in 1978. Even more telling was an event on August 9 during that series when he drew a rare curtain call in an opposing park following a home run off of Mets pitcher Pedro Martínez. is the 220th day of the year (221st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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On June 23, 2007, he received a standing ovation when he brought out the lineup card for the Oakland Athletics at Shea Stadium. He was unable to play in the series because he was on the disabled list. is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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On July 25, 2007, in the top of the ninth inning in a game between the Angels and Athletics at Angel Stadium, a fan threw a water bottle that hit Piazza, who had homered earlier in the game. Piazza then pointed his bat in the stands at the fan he believed threw the water bottle to get the attention of security. The fan, who was identified as Roland Flores from La Puente, California, was arrested by the ballpark security. Piazza is pressing charges against Flores.[1] Flores was sentenced to 30 days in prison and three years of probation on March 27, 2008. is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Motto: Where the Past Meets the Future Location of La Puente in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1956-08-01 [2] Government - Mayor Louis R. Perez [1] Area - City 3. ...
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He represented Italy in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. The 2006 World Baseball Classic was the inaugural tournament between national baseball teams that included players from Major League Baseball. ...
Only five other players have ever had over 400 home runs with over a .300 lifetime average while never striking out more than 100 times in a season.
Retirement After not being signed to any MLB team for the 2008 season, Piazza announced his retirement on May 20, 2008, saying, "After discussing my options with my wife, family and agent, I felt it is time to start a new chapter in my life. It has been an amazing journey."[2] is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Upon his retirement, Piazza, a consensus future Hall of Famer, hinted that he would like to be inducted wearing a New York Mets cap. "I have to say that my time with the Mets wouldn't have been the same without the greatest fans in the world. One of the hardest moments of my career, was walking off the field at Shea Stadium and saying goodbye. My relationship with you made my time in New York the happiest of my career and for that, I will always be grateful."[3]
Salary During the 2005 season, Piazza was the ninth highest paid MLB player at $16,071,429. On January 29, 2006, Mike Piazza accepted a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres worth up to $2 million. On December 6, 2006, Piazza signed a one-year, $8.5 million deal with the Oakland Athletics. He replaced Frank Thomas as the Athletics' designated hitter. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1280x960, 197 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Mike Piazza Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to...
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Personal life On January 29, 2005, he married Playboy Playmate Alicia Rickter at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Miami, Florida, before 120 guests, including his best friend Eric Karros, Brande Roderick, Lisa Dergan, Anjelica Bridges, Al Leiter and Detroit Tigers catcher Iván Rodríguez. Billy Ray Cyrus was their wedding singer. is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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On February 5, 2007, Piazza's wife gave birth to the couple's first child, a daughter. Nicoletta Veronica Piazza was born at 4:07 a.m. in New York City. She weighed 5 lbs., 8 oz. and measured 19 inches long. [1] is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Piazza is Catholic and is featured in the Catholic film series Champions of Faith.
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Career highlights and milestones - In 1993, his 35 home runs set the record for most home runs by a rookie catcher, surpassing Detroit's Matt Nokes with 32 in 1987. Plus, it is the most home runs by any Dodger rookie.
- His .362 average in 1997 was the highest ever by a catcher (110 games) in the National League, tying the Major League record set by Bill Dickey, who also batted .362 for the New York Yankees in 1936. Piazza finished 2nd in the NL MVP balloting (which he never won) for the 2nd consecutive year to Larry Walker, of Colorado.
- He won the Ted Williams Award, presented by CNN/SI and Total Baseball in 1997.
- His 201 hits in 1997 were the most in major league history by a player used as a catcher in 130 or more games
- On September 21, 1997 Mike Piazza became just the third player and the only Dodger ever to hit a ball out of Dodger Stadium with a blast over the left-field pavilion.
- Hit his 200th home run on September 16, 1998, at Houston. The home run, a three-run shot with two outs in the ninth inning against Billy Wagner, gave the Mets a 3-2 lead in a game they would win, 4-3, in 11 innings.
- His 72 RBI prior to the All-Star Break in 2000 were, at the time, the most in club history. Dave Kingman had 69 in 1976.
- He finished second in the NL Most Valuable Player voting behind San Diego's Ken Caminiti after batting .336 with 36 home runs, 105 RBI, 87 runs and 16 doubles in 148 games in 1996. (Caminiti later admitted to taking steroids during his MVP Award-winning season.)
- He led the All-Star voting in 1996, 1997, and 2000.
- He hit more than 30 home runs in eight consecutive seasons (1995-2002). He has nine career 30-homer seasons.
- He hit .300 in nine consecutive seasons, dating from 1993 to 2001.
- He hit a double off of the San Francisco Giants' Matt Cain for his 2,000th career hit on July 21, 2006.
- Hit three home runs against the Colorado Rockies on June 29, 1996 [4].
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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...
The following are the baseball events of the year 1936 throughout the world. ...
The Cable News Network, commonly referred to as CNN, is a cable television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner & Reese Schonfeld [1] [2] (although the latter is not currently recognized in CNNs official history). ...
is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
For the band, see 1997 (band). ...
Dodger Stadium is a large outdoor baseball stadium in Los Angeles, California at Chávez Ravine. ...
The Reliant Astrodome, formerly just the Astrodome, is a domed sports stadium in Houston, Texas, and is part of the Reliant Park complex. ...
José Desiderio Rodriguez Lima (a. ...
is the 257th day of the year (258th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...
This year in baseball 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 5 - Don Sutton, a 324-game winner is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his fifth try. ...
Major league affiliations National League (1998-present) West Division (1998-present) Major league titles World Series titles (1) 2001 NL Pennants (1) 2001 West Division titles (3) 2002 • 2001 • 1999 Wild card berths (0) None Major league nicknames Arizona Diamondbacks (1998-present) Major league home ballparks Chase Field (1998-present...
Andrew Charles Benes (born August 20, 1967 in Evansville, Indiana) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for four teams, the San Diego Padres in which he is the current all-time strikeout leader for the team, the Seattle Mariners, the St. ...
is the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
This article is about the home of the New York Mets. ...
is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...
William Edward Wagner (born July 25, 1971 in Tannersville, Virginia) is a American Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the New York Mets. ...
In baseball, a home run is a base hit in which the batter is able to circle all the bases, ending at home plate and scoring a run, with no errors on the play that result in the batter achieving extra bases. ...
John David Milner (December 28, 1949 - January 4, 2000), also nicknamed The Mighty Hammer, was a left fielder/first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets (1971-77), Pittsburgh Pirates (1978-81, 1982) and Montreal Expos (1981-82). ...
This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 14 - Ted Turner completes the purchase of 100 percent of the Atlanta Braves. ...
Robin Mark Ventura (born July 14, 1967 in Santa Maria, California) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Chicago White Sox. ...
The following are the baseball events of the year 1999 throughout the world. ...
Carlos Beltr n (born April 24, 1977) is a Major League Baseball player for the New York Mets. ...
The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ...
The following are the baseball events of the year 2000 throughout the world. ...
David Arthur Kingman (born December 21, 1948 in Pendleton, Oregon), nicknamed Kong and Sky King, is a former Major League Baseball slugger who played for the San Francisco Giants (1971-1974), New York Mets (1975-1977, 1981-1983), San Diego Padres (1977), California Angels (1977), New York Yankees (1977), Chicago...
This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 14 - Ted Turner completes the purchase of 100 percent of the Atlanta Braves. ...
For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ...
This page is about the stadium the New York Yankees currently play in. ...
This article is about the home of the New York Mets. ...
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. ...
Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) is a former American baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to 1983, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in Major League Baseball history. ...
The following are the baseball events of the year 1968 throughout the world. ...
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...
Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played with the New York Yankees from 1969 to 1979. ...
The following are the baseball events of the year 1970 throughout the world. ...
This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 31 - The new Special Veterans Committee selects seven men for enshrinement to the Hall of Fame: former players Dave Bancroft, Jake Beckley, Chick Hafey, Harry Hooper, Joe Kelley, Rube Marquard, and executive George Weiss. ...
Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26, 1947 in Bellows Falls, Vermont) is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. ...
The following are the events of the year 1972 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ...
Benito Santiago autograph on a 1989 Fleer baseball card - 1989 Series, #316 Benito Santiago Rivera (born March 9, 1965), a native of Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, is a former MLB baseball catcher. ...
This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 14 - Catfish Hunter and Billy Williams are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ...
Sandy Alomar can refer to different people: Sandy Alomar, Sr. ...
The following are the baseball events of the year 1990 throughout the world. ...
In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given to the best first-year players in the American and National Leagues. ...
Kenneth Gene Caminiti (April 21, 1963 – October 10, 2004) was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball. ...
The following are the baseball events of the year 1996 throughout the world. ...
Lawrence Peter Yogi Berra (born May 12, 1925 in St. ...
Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26, 1947 in Bellows Falls, Vermont) is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. ...
Gary Edmund Carter (born April 8, 1954), nicknamed Kid, is a former Major League Baseball Hall Of Fame catcher from 1974-1992. ...
Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) is a former American baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to 1983, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in Major League Baseball history. ...
is the 169th day of the year (170th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
is the 116th day of the year (117th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Jose Rafael Valverde is a relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. ...
Matthew Thomas Cain (born October 1, 1984 in Dothan, Alabama) is a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. ...
is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...
Pop Culture References During the 1994 baseball strike Piazza and Joe Morgan appeared on Married... with Children. He also did cameos in episodes of Baywatch, Celebrity Jeopardy! and the The Apprentice. The song "Piazza, New York Catcher" by Belle and Sebastian which was a part of the popular Juno soundtrack makes reference to Piazza. This article is about the former Major League Baseball player. ...
Married… with Children was a long-running American sitcom about a dysfunctional family living in Chicago. ...
Baywatch is an American television series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the crowded beaches of Los Angeles County, California. ...
Saturday Night Live parody, see Celebrity Jeopardy! (Saturday Night Live). ...
Belle and Sebastian (sometimes written as Belle & Sebastian) are a Scottish paper pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. ...
In 1998, "Mike Piazza's Strike Zone" was released for the Nintendo 64 system. Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...
Mike Piazzas Strike Zone is a baseball game for the Nintendo 64, it was released in 1998. ...
The Nintendo 64 ), often abbreviated as N64, is Nintendos third home video game console for the international market. ...
In 2006, DHL started a campaign for Hometown Heroes, in which 5 of the greatest players in all 30 teams history were up for the award. Piazza was nominated for the Mets hero along with John Franco, Tug McGraw, Tom Seaver, and Keith Hernandez. The spot was eventually won by Seaver. The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ...
A DHL Boeing 757 at Cologne/Bonn Airport. ...
Hometown Heroes was a program sponsored by DHL. On September 27, 2006, Major League Baseball announced a list of players, one from each team, voted by MLB fans: †player spent his entire career with one team The Official Hometown Heroes Panel Orestes Destrade (ESPN and XM Satellite Radio broadcaster) Steve...
John Anthony Franco (b. ...
Frank Edwin Tug McGraw Jr. ...
For other persons named Thomas Seaver, see Thomas Seaver (disambiguation). ...
Keith Hernandez (born October 20, 1953 in San Francisco, California) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, who played for the St. ...
In 2003, a song released on Belle and Sebastian's album Dear Catastrophe Waitress titled 'Piazza, New York Catcher' sings a fictional tale of a New York baseball player leaving the game, using the name of Mike Piazza as a subject. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Belle and Sebastian (sometimes written as Belle & Sebastian) are a Scottish paper pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. ...
Dear Catastrophe Waitress is an album by Belle and Sebastian, a Scottish twee pop group, released in 2003 for Rough Trade Records. ...
See also Players denoted in boldface are are still actively contributing to the record noted. ...
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 an alphabetical list of every player that has played for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball since the franchises inception in 1962. ...
Insert non-formatted text hereThe following is a list of notable individual streaks achieved in Major League Baseball. ...
Below is the list of Major League Baseball players who have reached the 2,000 hit milestone. ...
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. ...
Listed below are the occurrences of Major League Baseball players who have hit three home runs in a single game. ...
Notes The Associated Press, or AP, is an American news agency, the worlds largest such organization. ...
2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...
is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...
is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Associated Press, or AP, is an American news agency, the worlds largest such organization. ...
2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...
is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...
is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...
is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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