Texas Rangers catcher Ivan Rodriguez wins the American League MVP Award.
1999 – Texas Rangers catcher Ivan Rodriguez wins the American League MVP Award. Rodriguez was runner-up for team MVP to Rafael Palmeiro.
For the first time in fifty years, a major leaguer drives in 159 runs when Manny Ramirez gets two RBIs in the Indians’ 9-6 victory over the Blue Jays at the SkyDome. The Cleveland right fielder, who will finish the season with 165 ribbies, matches Ted Williams’ and Vern Stephens’ output with the Red Sox in 1949.
For the first time in fifty years, a major leaguer drives in 159 runs when Manny Ramirez gets two RBIs in the Indians’ 9-6 victory over the Blue Jays at the SkyDome. The Cleveland right fielder, who will finish the season with 165 ribbies, matches Ted Williams’ and Vern Stephens’ output with the Red Sox in 1949.
Indians manager Mike Hargrove accidentally hands in an incorrect lineup card, forcing Cleveland to forfeit the designated hitter and bat starting pitcher Charles Nagy in the 7th spot in the batting order
Toronto defeats Cleveland, 4 – 3. Indians manager Mike Hargrove accidentally hands in an incorrect lineup card, forcing Cleveland to forfeit the designated hitter and bat starting pitcher Charles Nagy in the 7th spot in the batting order. Nagy fails to get a hit in his two at bats. Alex Ramirez was penciled in as the right fielder and hitting 7th, but he was injured and not available for the game. Manny Ramirez, who was slated to be the DH, moved from DH to right field before the first pitch of the game.
the coldest start of any postseason game on record but Indians’ bats come out smoking in Game 4 of the World Series
With the Jacobs Field game-time temperature hovering at 35 degrees, the coldest start of any postseason game on record, the Indians’ bats come out smoking in Game 4 of the World Series, scoring three runs in the first and another trio of tallies in the third inning in their 10-3 rout of the Marlins. The contest,,which includes third baseman Matt Williams reaching base six times, marks matchup of two rookie starters on the mound, 21 year-old right-hander Jaret Wright for Cleveland and 23 year-old southpaw Tony Saunders for Florida, making it only the sixth time in the history of the Fall Classic that two freshman hurlers have opposed one another.
Manny Ramirez hits Josias Manzanillo hit the groin with a 107 mph line drive
In a 14-8 Mariners victory over the Indians at the Kingdome, M’s pitcher Josias Manzanillo, who doesn’t wear a protective cup, is hit the groin by a Manny Ramirez 107 mph line drive. Now a firm believer in the use of protective gear, the 29 year-old reliever will be put on the 15-day disabled list for surgery needed to repair a tear in his testicles.
Manny Ramirez Stats & Facts
Manny Ramirez Essentials Positions: OutfieldBats: R Throws: R72 Weight: 225Born: Tuesday, May 30, 1972 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional D.R.Debut: September 2, 1993Last Game: April 6, 2011Full Name: Manuel Aristides Ramirez Nine Players Who Debuted in 1993 Chipper JonesManny RamirezShawn GreenRaul MondesiJim EdmondsBrad AusmusCarlos DelgadoRondell WhiteTrevor Hoffman All-Time Teammate Team Coming…
