Kevin Darnell Mitchell is an American professional baseball left fielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) and Nippon Professional Baseball from 1984 to 1998. Mitchell was a two-time MLB All-Star and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award and Silver Slugger Award in 1989,when he led the league in home runs and runs batted in.
Harold Craig Reynolds is an American former professional baseball player and current television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman from 1983 to 1994,most prominently as a member of the Seattle Mariners,where he was a two-time All-Star player and a three-time Gold Glove Award winner. He also played for the Baltimore Orioles and the California Angels. In 1991,Reynolds was named the recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. After his playing career,he became a four-time Emmy Award winning television baseball analyst,working for the MLB Network and Fox Sports.
Steven Allen Finley is an American former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for eight teams between 1989 and 2007,most notably the Houston Astros,San Diego Padres,and Arizona Diamondbacks;he is one of only two players,along with Matt Herges,to play for all five National League West teams. An outstanding all-around player with power,speed,and defensive skill,he is one of only four players since 1945 with 300 home runs and 100 triples,along with Stan Musial,Willie Mays,and George Brett. He is also one of three players,along with Mays and Ken Griffey Jr.,to have 2,500 hits and win five Gold Glove Awards in center field.
Terrence Deon Long is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 to 2006 for the New York Mets,Oakland Athletics,San Diego Padres,Kansas City Royals,and New York Yankees.
Eugene Richard Woodling was an American professional baseball player,coach and scout. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder between 1943 and 1962,most prominently as a member of the New York Yankees dynasty that won five consecutive World Series championships between 1949 and 1953.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1977 throughout the world.
Anthony Giacinto Tarasco is an American professional baseball outfielder and coach. He played in the major leagues for the Atlanta Braves,Montreal Expos,Baltimore Orioles,Cincinnati Reds,and New York Yankees between 1993 and 1999 and for the Mets in 2002. He also played with the Hanshin Tigers in the Japanese Central League in 2000.
Walter Kevin McReynolds is an American former baseball player who was an outfielder with a 12-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1983 to 1994. A two-time All-America from the University of Arkansas,he played professionally for the San Diego Padres and New York Mets of the National League and the Kansas City Royals of the American League.
Kenneth Wayne Singleton is an American former professional baseball player and television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder and designated hitter from 1970 to 1984,most prominently as a member of the Baltimore Orioles where,he was a three-time All-Star player and was a member of the 1983 World Series winning team. He also played for the New York Mets and the Montreal Expos.
William Henry Robinson,Jr. was an American professional baseball outfielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1966 to 1983,for several teams. He also played some first and third base. Robinson batted and threw right-handed.
Manuel De Jesús Alexander is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He has played for the Baltimore Orioles,New York Mets (1997),Chicago Cubs (1997–1999),Boston Red Sox (2000),Texas Rangers (2004) and San Diego Padres (2005–2006). He bats and throws right-handed.
Gary Steven Roenicke is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder for the Montreal Expos (1976),Baltimore Orioles (1978–85),New York Yankees (1986) and Atlanta Braves (1987–88).
Bernabel "Bernie" Castro is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played two major league seasons,one each with the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles.
The 1986 New York Yankees season was the 84th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 90–72,finishing in second-place,5.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox. New York was managed by Lou Piniella. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.
The 1989 New York Yankees season was the 87th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 74–87,finishing in fifth place,14.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays. New York was managed by Dallas Green and Bucky Dent. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.
The 1987 New York Mets season was the 26th regular season for the Mets. The Mets entered the season as the defending World Series champions. They went 92–70 and finished second in the National League East. They were managed by Davey Johnson. The team played home games at Shea Stadium.
The 1987 San Diego Padres season was the 19th in franchise history. Rookie catcher Benito Santiago hit in 34 straight games,and later won the NL Rookie of the Year Award. The Padres were the only team not to hit a grand slam in 1987.
The 1986 San Diego Padres season was the 18th season in franchise history.
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).
Larry Floyd Stahl is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1973 for the Kansas City Athletics,New York Mets,San Diego Padres,and Cincinnati Reds.
