Baseball Finest

  Happy Birthday, Cabeza! Octavio Antonio Fernandez was born on June 30, 1963 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. 5 All-Star, 4x GG, Games Leader, AB Leader, 2B Leader, 2x Def. Games as SS Leader, 3x PO as SS Leader, 2x Assists as SS Leader, Fld% as 3B Leader, 2x Fld% as SS Leader. .288 AVG, 94 HR, 844 RBI, 246 SB, 2276 Hits. Tony Fernandez and his teams:         Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers (no card found)

Happy Birthday, Mr. November! Derek Sanderson Jeter was born on June 26, 1974 in Pequanock, New Jersey. HOF, 14x All-Star, 5x GG, 5x SS, ROY, WS MVP, AS MVP, AB Leader, Runs Leader, 2x Hits Leader, Assists Leader, 2x Def. Games at SS Leader, PO as SS Leader, Assists as SS Leader, 2x Fielding% as SS Leader. .310 AVG, 260 HR, 1311 RBI, 358 SB, 3465 Hits. Derek Jeter and his team: New  York Yankees

3 reasons why Dave Kingman should be inducted: Impressive Power Hitter: Dave Kingman was a prolific home run hitter who recorded 442 career home runs, ranking him among the top 40 players of all time. He was also the first player in MLB history to record three seasons with at least 35 home runs for three different teams, a testament to his ability to hit for power and consistency. Longevity: Kingman played in the major leagues for 16 seasons, a testament to his longevity and durability as a player. He was consistently productive throughout his career and was a feared hitter who struck fear in opposing pitchers. All-Star Appearances: Kingman was selected to three All-Star Games during his career, which demonstrates his impact and recognition among his peers and the league. 3 reasons why Dave Kingman should not be inducted: Lack of Consistency: While Kingman had a reputation as a powerful hitter, he also had a tendency to be streaky and inconsistent. He had a career batting average of .2

  Reasons why Mattingly should be inducted: Impressive career statistics: Don Mattingly compiled a career batting average of .307, hit 222 home runs, and drove in 1,099 runs over his 14-year career. He won the American League batting title in 1984 with a .343 average, was a nine-time Gold Glove winner, and earned six All-Star selections. Consistent peak performance: Mattingly was one of the most dominant players in baseball during his prime, which lasted from 1984 to 1989. He hit over .300 in each of those six seasons, won three Silver Slugger Awards, and was named the American League Most Valuable Player in 1985. Leadership and sportsmanship: Mattingly was known for his leadership on and off the field, and his exemplary sportsmanship. He was named the captain of the New York Yankees in 1991, and was a positive role model throughout his career. Reasons why Mattingly should not be inducted: Shortened career: Mattingly's career was shortened by injuries, and he played in just 1,785 g

Happy Birthday, Charlie! Charles Dewayne Hayes was born on May 29, 1965 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Doubles Leader, Putouts as 3B Leader, Assists as 3B Leader, Double Plays Turned as 3B Leader. .262 AVG, 144 HR, 740 RBI, 47 SB, 1379 Hits. Charlie Hayes and his teams:            San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies,  New  York Yankees,  Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros (no card found)

Happy Birthday, Bobby! Bobby Lee Bonds was born on March 15, 1946 in Riverside, California. 3x All-Star, 3x GG, AS MVP, 2x Runs Leader, some defensive leaderships. .268 AVG, 332 HR, 1024 RBI, 461 SB, 1886 Hits. Bobby Bonds and his teams:               San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, California Angels, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs.

    DAVE KINGMAN "King Kong" Positions : Leftfielder, First Baseman and Third Baseman Full Name : David Arthur Kingman Bats : Right -  Throws : Right Born : December 21, 1948 in Pendleton, Oregon, USA Organizations :  New York Mets (6), San Francisco Giants (4), Chicago Cubs (3), Oakland Athletics (3), San Diego Padres (1), California Angels (1), New York Yankees (1) DAVE KINGMAN'S WALL OF GLORY HONORS AND AWARDS All Star:  3 (1976, 1979, 1980) Comeback of the Year:  1 (1984) DH of the Year:  1 (1984) BATTING HR Leader:  2 (1979, 1982) SLG Leader:  1 (1979) OPS Leader:  1 (1979)   FACTS: Dave Kingman (6'6'') was a power hitter, known for his long home runs (he hit one measured at over 550 feet in 1979). At the moment of his retirement he ranked 16th in career HR (442) He stroke out frequently (3-time NL leader, and his 1816 career SO were the 4th-highest in MLB history at the time of his retirement), resulting in low AVG and OBP.  He started his career as OF a

JIM ABBOTT Positions : Pitcher Full Name : James Anthony Abbott Bats : Left -  Throws : Left Born : September 19, 1967 in Flint, Michigan, USA Organizations :  California Angels (6), New York Yankees (2), Chicago White Sox (2), Milwaukee Brewers (1) JIM ABBOTT'S WALL OF GLORY FIELDING Assists as P: 1  (1991)  Fielding % as P:  2 (1992, 1995)  FACTS: Jim Abbott is one of the most unusual pitchers in baseball history, since he was born without a right hand. He won a gold medal with the American Team at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Abbott reached the Major Leagues in 1989 with the California Angels without playing in Minor Leagues. He posted a record of 12-12 W-L and 3.92 ERA (5th in the AL ROY voting). While playing with the New York Yankees  in 1993, Jim Abbott pitched a no-hitter against Cleveland. When he had to take at-bats when playing with the Milwaukee Brewers (1999), he batted 2-21 and 3 RBI. He got his 2 hits in two different games against Cubs' Jon Lieber.  STATS: 5x +10 W