Frankie Frisch
Born September 9, 1898, in New York City, New York, Baseball Hall of Fame Infielder, Frankie Frisch. This legend was a three-time MLB All-Star; four-time World Series Champion; and National League MVP 1931 as he played for the New York Giants, St.Louis Cardinals. Frisch batted over .300 in his last six seasons with New York. He was also an expert fielder and a skilled base-runner. In 1921, he led the National League with 48 steals, in 1923 in hits, and in 1924 in runs. Frankie was later the manager of the Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Cubs.
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Roberto Alomar and His Amazing MLB Career
Many of the opponents of this legend were challenged by his raw talent and skill that set him apart from his peers. Roberto Alomar played the position of Second Baseman/HD and Shortstop, wearing the uniforms of the San Diego Padres (88, 89, 90), Toronto Blue Jays (91, 92, 93, 94, 95), Baltimore Orioles (96, 97, 98) Cleveland Indians (99, 00, 01) New York Mets (02, 03) Chicago White Sox (03, 04) Arizona Diamondbacks (04).
Alomar, a Puerto Rican legend, carved his name in baseball history with a 17-year career marked by defensive brilliance and offensive prowess. For his MLB career, he batted 0.3, had a Base percentage of 0.443, with 210 career Home Runs, and 10 Gold Glove Awarded Seasons.
That astonishing amount of Gold Gloves is the most for any second baseman, as it cemented his defensive legacy. His smooth fielding at second and acrobatic plays wowed audiences for years.
He earned 12 All-Star selections, was an ALCS MVP, and helped the Toronto Blue Jays win back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. Despite on-field controversies, Alomar's talent and impact on the game earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011, solidifying his status as one of the greatest second basemen ever.
Alomar, a Puerto Rican legend, carved his name in baseball history with a 17-year career marked by defensive brilliance and offensive prowess. For his MLB career, he batted 0.3, had a Base percentage of 0.443, with 210 career Home Runs, and 10 Gold Glove Awarded Seasons.
That astonishing amount of Gold Gloves is the most for any second baseman, as it cemented his defensive legacy. His smooth fielding at second and acrobatic plays wowed audiences for years.
He earned 12 All-Star selections, was an ALCS MVP, and helped the Toronto Blue Jays win back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. Despite on-field controversies, Alomar's talent and impact on the game earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011, solidifying his status as one of the greatest second basemen ever.
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