Prince Fielder hits his 300th career home run makes him and his dad, Cecil (319), only the second son-father combo to hit 300-plus homers, joining Barry and Bobby Bonds.

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Prince Fielder hits his 300th career home run when he goes deep to right field off Mark Buehrle in the first inning of the Rangers’ 12-2 loss to Toronto at the Rogers Centre. TheTexas Ranger first baseman’s milestone round- makes him and his dad, Cecil (319), only the second son-father combo to hit 300-plus homers, joining Barry and Bobby Bonds.

Prince Fielder and the Tigers agree to a nine-year, $214 million contract

Prince Fielder and the Tigers agree to a nine-year, $214 million contract

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Prince Fielder and the Tigers agree to a nine-year, $214 million contract, a move necessitated with the AL Central champion’s loss of Victor Martinez, who could miss the entire season after tearing his left ACL while conditioning in the off-season. As a child, Prince hit fence-clearing drives when taking batting practice with his dad, Cecil, who hit 51 home runs playing with Detroit in 1990.

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1996

Major League Season RecapMajor League Baseball Season Recap 1996

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  VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Awards and More   World Series – New York Yankees AL over Atlanta Braves NL 4 games to 2 World Series MVP – John WettelandBabe Ruth Award – Cecil Fielder Championship SeriesALCS New York Yankees over Baltimore Orioles 4 games to 1 ALCS MVP – Bernie WilliamsNLCS Atlanta Braves over St. Louis…

New York Yankees defeat the Atlanta Braves, 1-0 in game 5 1996 World Series

New York Yankees defeat the Atlanta Braves, 1-0 in game 5 1996 World Series

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On October 24, 1996, the New York Yankees defeat the Atlanta Braves, 1-0, in a thrilling fifth game of the World Series. Cecil Fielder’s double scores Charlie Hayes with the only run of the game. Andy Pettitte pitches five-hit ball over eight and a third innings to pick up the win for the Yankees, out…

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New York Yankees acquire slugging DH/first baseman Cecil “Big Daddy” Fielder from the Detroit Tigers

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On July 31, 1996, the New York Yankees acquire slugging DH/first baseman Cecil “Big Daddy” Fielder from the Detroit Tigers for outfielder Ruben Sierra and minor league pitcher Matt Drews. Fielder will hit 13 home runs for the Yankees, helping them to the World Championship.

Chicago White Sox hitters Julio Franco and Robin Ventura hit home runs back-to-back twice in a 7 – 6 defeat to the Detroit Tigers.

Chicago White Sox hitters Julio Franco and Robin Ventura hit home runs back-to-back twice in a 7 – 6 defeat to the Detroit Tigers.

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1994 – Chicago White Sox hitters Julio Franco and Robin Ventura hit home runs back-to-back twice in a 7 – 6 defeat to the Detroit Tigers.

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The Toronto Blue Jays acquire minor league first baseman Cecil Fielder from the Kansas City Royals 

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1983 – The Toronto Blue Jays acquire minor league first baseman Cecil Fielder from the Kansas City Royals for journeyman outfielder Leon Roberts. Although the Blue Jays won’t see the benefits, Fielder will become one of the American League’s top power hitters after a stint in the Japanese Central League, leading the AL in home runs in 1990 and 1991 with the Detroit Tigers.

In the Tigers’ 6 – 4 win over the Brewers, Detroit’s Cecil Fielder hits a 502-foot home run, which is believed to be the first ball ever hit out of Milwaukee’s County Stadium, off Dan Plesac. The ball lands in the back of a truck driven by Gary Schumacher, who doesn’t stop until he is near Madison, WI.

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In the Tigers’ 6 – 4 win over the Brewers, Detroit’s Cecil Fielder hits a 502-foot home run, which is believed to be the first ball ever hit out of Milwaukee’s County Stadium, off Dan Plesac. The ball lands in the back of a truck driven by Gary Schumacher, who doesn’t stop until he is near Madison, WI.

Japanese League star Cecil Fielder signs a contract with the Detroit Tigers

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On January 15, 1990, Japanese League star Cecil Fielder signs a $1.2M contract with the Detroit Tigers. Fielder, who had blasted 38 home runs for the Hanshin Tigers in 1989, will hit 51 home runs in 1990 to lead the league and 44 the following season to again lead the league for the Tigers. He…

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Cecil Fielder Stats & Facts

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Cecil Fielder Essentials Positions: Firstbase/DHBats: Right Throws: RightHeight: 6′-3″ Weight: 230Born: Saturday, September 21, 1963 in Los Angeles, CA USADebut: July 20, 1985Last Game:  September 13, 1998Full Name: Cecil Grant Fielder Notable Events and Chronology for Cecil Fielder Career   One of baseball’s most prolific sluggers for much of the 1990s, Cecil Fielder hit more home…