Bob Kelly Abreu,nicknamed "El Comedulce" and "La Leche",is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros,Philadelphia Phillies,New York Yankees,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,Los Angeles Dodgers,and New York Mets.
David Arthur Kingman,nicknamed "Kong","King Kong",and "Sky King",is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder,first baseman,third baseman,and designated hitter who was a three-time MLB All-Star with 442 career home runs and 1,210 runs batted in (RBI) in 16 seasons. In his career,Kingman averaged a home run every 15.11 at bats,tied for 14th best all-time.
Alfredo JoséPedrique García is a Venezuelan professional baseball player,coach,and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop for the New York Mets (1987),Pittsburgh Pirates (1987–88),and Detroit Tigers (1989). Pedrique served as the Houston Astros bench coach and as manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also served first base coach of the Oakland Athletics a season before being shuffled to third base coaching for two further seasons. He is currently the manager for the Reading Fightin Phils.
Edward Emil Kranepool III is an American former professional baseball player. He spent his entire Major League Baseball career with the New York Mets. He was predominantly a first baseman,but he also played in the outfield.
Daniel Ryan Johnson is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for six teams,over ten seasons,as well as one season in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB),but never held a Major League starting job for an entire season. He is perhaps best known for hitting a dramatic two-out,two-strike home run for the Tampa Bay Rays in the bottom of the ninth inning of the last game of the 2011 season,also known as Wild Card Wednesday. That home run tied the game,which the Rays eventually won,sending them to the playoffs. His clutch hitting for the Rays,along with his red hair and beard,earned him the nickname "The Great Pumpkin".
Joel Randolph Youngblood III is a former American 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.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1977 throughout the world.
Robert Andrew Meacham is an American former professional baseball shortstop,who spent his entire six-year big league playing career with the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). Since retiring from active play,Meacham has managed and coached for several organizations in the majors and minors.
Richard Joseph Hebner is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a third baseman from 1968 through 1985,most prominently as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates teams that won five National League Eastern Division titles in six years between 1970 and 1975 and,won the World Series in 1971. After his playing career,Hebner spent several years as a hitting coach at the major league and minor league levels. He also managed minor league teams in the Pirates,Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles organizations.
The 1983 New York Mets season was the 22nd regular season for the Mets. They went 68–94 and finished in sixth place in the National League East. They were managed by George Bamberger and Frank Howard. They played home games at Shea Stadium.
The 1977 New York Mets season was the 16th regular season for the Mets,who played home games at Shea Stadium. Initially led by manager Joe Frazier followed by Joe Torre,the team posted a 64–98 record and finished in last place for the first time since 1967,and for the first time since divisional play was introduced in 1969.
The 1975 New York Mets season was the 14th regular season for the Mets,who played their home games at Shea Stadium. Initially led by manager Yogi Berra followed by Roy McMillan,the team had an 82–80 record and finished in third place in the National League's Eastern Division.
The 1969 New York Mets season was the team's eighth as a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise and culminated when they won the World Series over the Baltimore Orioles. They played their home games at Shea Stadium and were managed by Gil Hodges. The team is often referred to as the "Amazin' Mets" or the "Miracle Mets".
Kenneth George Boswell is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.
Thomas Steven Ashford is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman. He was drafted second overall in the 1974 January Draft by the San Diego Padres. In addition to the Padres,Ashford also played for the Texas Rangers (1980),New York Yankees (1981),New York Mets (1983) and Kansas City Royals (1984).
Alfred Lee "Butch" Benton is a former Major League Baseball right-handed catcher. He was selected sixth overall in the 1975 Major League Baseball Draft by the New York Mets.
Reid Michael Brignac,is an American professional baseball manager and former professional baseball infielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays,Colorado Rockies,New York Yankees,Philadelphia Phillies,Miami Marlins,and Atlanta Braves. He is currently the manager of the minor league Binghamton Rumble Ponies.
Daniel Edmund Norman is an American former professional baseball right fielder who played for the New York Mets and Montreal Expos of Major League Baseball (MLB). His professional career started in the Cincinnati Reds organization but he never played a major league game for the Reds.
Erik Floyd Kratz is an American former professional baseball catcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates,Philadelphia Phillies,Toronto Blue Jays,Kansas City Royals,Houston Astros,Milwaukee Brewers,San Francisco Giants,Tampa Bay Rays,and New York Yankees during an 11-year career. Kratz was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 29th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft.
Cal Stevenson is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. Stevenson played college baseball for the University of Nevada,Reno Wolfpack,Chabot Junior College,and the University of Arizona. The Toronto Blue Jays selected Stevenson in the 10th round of the 2018 MLB draft.
