Dave Parker, with two outstanding throws, is named the All Star game’s MVP

Dave Parker, with two outstanding throws, is named the All Star game’s MVP

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The National League wins its 8th straight All-Star Game, 7 – 6, at Seattle. Lee Mazzilli homers to tie the game in the 8th, and walks in the 9th to bring in the winning run. Dave Parker, with two outstanding throws, is named the game’s MVP, and Pete Rose plays a record 5th All-Star position. The Red Sox provide the starting OF for the American League in Jim Rice, Carl Yastrzemski, and Fred Lynn, though Yaz has played 1B most of the season.

Pirates outfielder Dave Parker wins the National League Most Valuable Player Award

Pirates outfielder Dave Parker wins the National League Most Valuable Player Award

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1978 – Pirates outfielder Dave Parker wins the National League Most Valuable Player Award, 320-194, over Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey. Parker had 30 home runs with 117 RBI and league-leading figures in batting average (.334), slugging percentage (.585), and total bases (340).

Dave Parker make sure his debut

Dave Parker make sure his debut

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July 12, 1973 – Dave Parker makes his ML debut as the Pirates take on the Padres on a Thursday night at San Diego. The future MVP goes 0-4.       @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Other Resources & Links   Vintage Baseball Reflections A unique baseball experience spoke to you by the men who were there. 900+…

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In the June draft‚ the Padres select high school catcher Mike Ivie as the number-one pick and sign him in 3 days to a $100‚000 contract

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1970 – In the June draft‚ the Padres select high school catcher Mike Ivie as the number-one pick and sign him in 3 days to a $100‚000 contract. He’ll play in the major leagues 11 years but catch only 9 games in the Bigs because of a phobia about throwing the ball back to the pitcher. Choosing next‚ the Indians take Stanford P Steve Dunning‚ who will debut in the majors in 10 days. He’s just the second player drafted who will skip the minors. Catchers Barry Foote (Expos) and Darrell Porter (Brewers) go next.

Dave Parker Stats & Facts

Dave Parker Stats & Facts

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    Dave Parker Position: RightfielderBats: Left  •  Throws: Right6-5, 230lb (196cm, 104kg)Born: June 9, 1951 in Grenada, MSDraft: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 14th round of the 1970 MLB June Amateur Draft from Courter Tech HS (Cincinnati, OH).High School: Courter Tech HS (Cincinnati, OH)Debut: July 12, 1973 (Age 22-033d, 10,995th in MLB history)vs. SDP 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: October 2, 1991 (Age 40-115d)vs. CAL 2 AB, 1…