Evan Longoria Stats & Facts
Evan Longoria Essentials Positions: Bats: R Throws: R 73 Weight: 215 Born: Monday, October 07, 1985 in Downey, CA USA Died: in , Debut: 4/12/2008 Last Game: 9/30/2018 Full Name: Evan Michael Longoria
Mike Trout unanimous selection as the Rookie of the Year
Mike Trout (.326, 30, 83), the BBWAA’s unanimous selection as the Rookie of the Year, surpasses Lou Whitaker (1978 Tigers) by three months and five days to become the youngest American League player to be honored with the award. The 21 year-old Angel center fielder joins Evan Longoria (2008 Rays), Nomar Garciaparra (1997 Red Sox), Derek Jeter (1996 Yankees), Tim Salmon (1993 Angels), Sandy Alomar Jr. (1990 Indians), Mark McGwire (1987 A’s), and Carlton Fisk (1972 Red Sox) as the only other unanimous AL winners.
Dan Johnson goes deep three times for the White Sox in final game
On October 3, 2012.00 Dan Johnson goes deep three times for the White Sox. Before Longoria and Johnson had their three-homer days, only two players had ended their team’s season with three-homer contests: Gus Zernial and Richie Allen.
12,446 fans attend the Rays game during pennant race
With an opportunity to see their team clinch a postseason berth, only 12,446 fans attend the Rays game against Baltimore at Tropicana Field. The club, inspired by third baseman Evan Longoria’s criticism of the low attendance figures, will make 20,000 free tickets available in the finale of the series in an effort get more ‘energy’ into the domed ballpark. “It’s a tough situation for us. A lot of the visiting teams come in and wonder where are all the fans. It’s actually a little bit embarrassing for us. We’re one game away from clinching a postseason spot.” – EVAN LONGORIA,Rays third baseman commenting on team’s low attendance.
