The Brooklyn Cyclones are a Minor League Baseball team of the South Atlantic League and the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets. They are based in the New York City borough of Brooklyn,and play at Maimonides Park,just off the Coney Island Boardwalk. From their founding in 2001 through 2020,the Cyclones competed in the Class A Short Season New York–Penn League (NYPL).
Robin Mark Ventura is an American former professional baseball third baseman and manager. Ventura played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox,New York Mets,New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was also the manager for the White Sox for five seasons. The White Sox selected Ventura with the tenth overall pick in the 1988 amateur draft from Oklahoma State University (OSU). He is a six-time Rawlings Gold Glove winner,two-time MLB All-Star selection and a National College Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1999 throughout the world.
Pedro Julio Feliz,is a Dominican former professional baseball third baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants,Philadelphia Phillies,Houston Astros,and St. Louis Cardinals.
Juan Cespedes Uribe Tena is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played shortstop,third base and second base during his career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies,Chicago White Sox,San Francisco Giants,Los Angeles Dodgers,Atlanta Braves,New York Mets and Cleveland Indians. He bats and throws right-handed.
Joel Randolph Youngblood III is an American former professional baseball player. He was a versatile player,who could play many different positions,as well as pinch hit. After his playing career ended,he served as the third base coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Fernando Gabriel Tatís Medina Sr. is a Dominican former professional baseball third baseman. Over his 11-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career,Tatís played for the Texas Rangers,St. Louis Cardinals,Montreal Expos,Baltimore Orioles,and New York Mets. He holds the major league record for runs batted in (RBI) in an inning,a feat that he achieved by hitting two grand slams in one inning during a game on April 23,1999,becoming the only player in MLB history to do so. His son,Fernando Jr.,plays for the San Diego Padres.
The 2000 National League Championship Series (NLCS),to determine the champion of Major League Baseball's National League,was played between the Central Division champion St. Louis Cardinals and the wild card New York Mets.
Joaquín Arias is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,New York Mets,and San Francisco Giants.
Richard Francis Donnelly is an American professional baseball coach. On March 7,2014,he was named third-base coach of the Seattle Mariners,replacing John Stearns. He served in the post for two seasons,through 2015,before his release on October 9,2015. Donnelly was a Major League Baseball (MLB) coach for over 25 years,and was a catcher during his active career in minor league baseball.
Eliézer Jesús Alfonzo is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher. He has played all or parts of six seasons in Major League Baseball,most recently in 2011 with the Colorado Rockies. He bats and throws right-handed. Eliézer is the second cousin of former MLB star Edgardo Alfonzo.
Asdrúbal JoséCabrera is a Venezuelan-American former professional baseball infielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians,Washington Nationals,Tampa Bay Rays,New York Mets,Philadelphia Phillies,Texas Rangers,Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds. Cabrera,a switch hitter,is a two-time All-Star. He was primarily a middle infielder for most of his career,but transitioned to playing more third base during the 2017 season and began playing first base late in the 2019 season.
The 2001 New York Mets season was the 40th regular season for the Mets. The 2001 Mets entered the season as defending National League champions,aiming to win the National League East from the Braves and return to a second consecutive World Series and win it. They went 82–80 and finished third in the National League East. They were managed by Bobby Valentine. They played home games at Shea Stadium.
The 1997 New York Mets season was the 36th regular season for the Mets. They went 88–74 and finished third in the National League East. They were managed by Bobby Valentine. They played home games at Shea Stadium. It was their first winning season since 1990,despite not making the playoffs.
Thomas William Harkness is a Canadian former professional baseball first baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1961 to 1964 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets. The native of Lachine,Quebec,threw and batted left-handed and was listed as 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 182 pounds (83 kg).
Rubén Darío Tejada is a Panamanian professional baseball shortstop for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets,St. Louis Cardinals,San Francisco Giants,and Baltimore Orioles.
Lucas Christopher Duda is an American former professional baseball first baseman who played most of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career for the New York Mets. He also played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays,Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals. He was the starting first baseman for the 2015 Mets team that won the National League pennant,and led the team in games played during the 2010s.
Jordany V. Valdespin is a Dominican professional baseball player who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Miami Marlins. He was suspended for 50 games during the 2013 Biogenesis baseball scandal.
Wilmer Alejandro Flores Garcia,nicknamed "Catire",is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). On his 16th birthday in 2007,Flores signed as an international free agent with the New York Mets,and he made his major league debut with them in 2013. He has previously played in MLB for the Mets and the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Eric Singleton Campbell,nicknamed "Soup",is an American professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners,and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.
