Mickey Morandini Stats & Facts
Mickey Morandini Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: R Height: 71 Weight: 170 Born: Friday, April 22, 1966 in Kittanning, PA USA Died: in , Debut: 9/1/1990 Last Game: 10/1/2000 Full Name: Michael Robert Morandini
Philadelphia Phillies purchase second baseman Mickey Morandini
2000 – The Philadelphia Phillies purchase second baseman Mickey Morandini from the Montreal Expos.
Mickey Morandini complete an unassisted triple play, The triple killing is the first in the National League since 1927
Phillies’ second baseman Mickey Morandini catches Jeff King’s line drive, steps on second doubling up Andy Van Slyke, and tags Barry Bonds to complete an unassisted triple play in a 3-2 loss to the Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium. The triple killing is the first in the National League since 1927 when Cubs’ shortstop Jimmy Cooney accomplished the rare feat in a contest against the Pirates.
