Paul O’Neill Stats & Facts

Paul O’Neill Stats & Facts

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    Paul O’Neill Position: RightfielderBats: Left  •  Throws: Left6-4, 200lb (193cm, 90kg)Born: February 25, 1963  in Columbus, OH usDraft: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 4th round of the 1981 MLB June Amateur Draft from Brookhaven HS (Columbus, OH).High School: Brookhaven HS (Columbus, OH)School: Otterbein University (Westerville, OH)Debut: September 3, 1985 (15,090th in major league history)vs. STL 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: October 7, 2001vs. TBD 3 AB, 0 H,…

David Wells pitches the first perfect game at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen’s masterpiece

David Wells pitches the first perfect game at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen’s masterpiece

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    On May 17, 1998, David Wells pitches the 13th perfect game in modern major league history as the Yankees beat Minnesota, 4 – 0. Wells, whose “perfecto” is the first by a Yankees pitcher since Don Larsen in the 1956 World Series, also sets an American League record by retiring 37 batters in a row, dating back to his start on May 12th against Kansas City. Minnesota shortstop Pat…

Yankees acquire a key piece trading for Red’s Paul O’Neill and Joe DeBerry, a minor leaguer for Roberto Kelly

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The Reds trade Paul O’Neill and Joe DeBerry, a minor leaguer, to the Yankees for Roberto Kelly. The deal works well for the Bronx Bombers as the popular outfielder will become a team leader, playing a vital role in four World Series championships before he retires prior to the 2002 season.