Roberto Alomar
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Roberto "Robbie" Alomar born February 5, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball player (1988–2004), regarded by many as one of the best second basemen in MLB history.During his career he won more Gold Gloves (10) than any other second baseman in history, and also won the second-most Silver Slugger Awards (4) for a second baseman. On January 5, 2011, Alomar was electedto the Baseball Hall of Fame, in his second year of eligibility.
Alomar was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He is the son of Sandy Alomar, Sr., a former All-Star second baseman with a 15-yearMLB career. His older brother, Sandy Alomar, Jr., was a Major League All-Star catcher and currently serves as bench coach for the Cleveland Indians.
San Diego Padres
In 1985, Alomar signed withthe San Diego Padres at age 17, and joined the team's Class-A affiliate in Charleston. The following year, playing in Reno, he won the California League batting championship with a .346 average.Toronto Blue Jays
Roberto Alomar is a member of the Toronto Blue Jays' Level of Excellence.
On December 5, 1990, Alomar and Joe Carter were traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for FredMcGriff and Tony Fernández. It was in Toronto that he developed into a premier offensive second baseman, combining a .300-plus batting average with above average power and high end speed on the bases. In1993, Alomar had his best season with the Jays, producing 17 home runs, 93 RBI and 55 stolen bases, while batting .326, third in the league behind teammates John Olerud and Paul Molitor.
BaltimoreOrioles
In 1995, Alomar signed with the Baltimore Orioles at a time when Toronto was looking to rebuild, while Baltimore was improving into a pennant-contending team. In Baltimore, Alomar pairedwith Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. to form a formidable double-play combination
On September 27, 1996, during a game against the Blue Jays, Alomar got into a heated argument over a called third...
Roberto "Robbie" Alomar born February 5, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball player (1988–2004), regarded by many as one of the best second basemen in MLB history.During his career he won more Gold Gloves (10) than any other second baseman in history, and also won the second-most Silver Slugger Awards (4) for a second baseman. On January 5, 2011, Alomar was electedto the Baseball Hall of Fame, in his second year of eligibility.
Alomar was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He is the son of Sandy Alomar, Sr., a former All-Star second baseman with a 15-yearMLB career. His older brother, Sandy Alomar, Jr., was a Major League All-Star catcher and currently serves as bench coach for the Cleveland Indians.
San Diego Padres
In 1985, Alomar signed withthe San Diego Padres at age 17, and joined the team's Class-A affiliate in Charleston. The following year, playing in Reno, he won the California League batting championship with a .346 average.Toronto Blue Jays
Roberto Alomar is a member of the Toronto Blue Jays' Level of Excellence.
On December 5, 1990, Alomar and Joe Carter were traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for FredMcGriff and Tony Fernández. It was in Toronto that he developed into a premier offensive second baseman, combining a .300-plus batting average with above average power and high end speed on the bases. In1993, Alomar had his best season with the Jays, producing 17 home runs, 93 RBI and 55 stolen bases, while batting .326, third in the league behind teammates John Olerud and Paul Molitor.
BaltimoreOrioles
In 1995, Alomar signed with the Baltimore Orioles at a time when Toronto was looking to rebuild, while Baltimore was improving into a pennant-contending team. In Baltimore, Alomar pairedwith Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. to form a formidable double-play combination
On September 27, 1996, during a game against the Blue Jays, Alomar got into a heated argument over a called third...
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