Rick Ankiel Stats & Facts
Rick Ankiel Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: L 73 Weight: 210 Born: Thursday, July 19, 1979 in Fort Pierce, FL USA Died: in , Debut: 8/23/1999 Last Game: 6/8/2013 Full Name: Richard Alexander Ankiel
Rick Ankiel made a dramatic return to the St. Louis Cardinals
On August 9, 2007, Rick Ankiel made a dramatic return to the St. Louis Cardinals. In his first big league game in three years, Ankiel – a former pitcher – batted second and played right field. After going 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts, Ankiel hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to propel…
Rafael Furcal wins the National League Rookie of the Year
Receiving 25-of-32 first-place votes, the BBWAA selects Rafael Furcal as the National League Rookie of the Year. The Braves shortstop, who is the only player listed on all 32 ballots, easily outdistances Cardinal pitcher Rick Ankiel and Mets outfielder Jay Payton.