Rubén Sierra

Ruben Sierra Stats & Facts

ByTom

  VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Rubén Sierra Position: Rightfielder Bats: Both  •  Throws: Right 6-1, 175lb (185cm, 79kg) Born: October 6, 1965  in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico High School: Liceo Castro (Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) Debut: June 1, 1986 (15,182nd in major league history) vs. KCR 3 AB, 2 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: July 9, 2006 vs. TEX 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR,…

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New York Yankees acquire slugging DH/first baseman Cecil “Big Daddy” Fielder from the Detroit Tigers

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On July 31, 1996, the New York Yankees acquire slugging DH/first baseman Cecil “Big Daddy” Fielder from the Detroit Tigers for outfielder Ruben Sierra and minor league pitcher Matt Drews. Fielder will hit 13 home runs for the Yankees, helping them to the World Championship.

Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the franchise

Randy Johnson becomes the 12th pitcher this century to strike out 300 batters in a season

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Randy Johnson becomes the 12th pitcher this century to strike out 300 batters in a season when he whiffs 13 batters in 10 innings in the Mariners’ 3-2 loss to Oakland at the Kingdome. The Seattle southpaw, en route to 4,875 career strikeouts, most all-time for a lefthanded pitcher, second only to Nolan Ryan’s 5,714, will also reach the milestone five additional times, spanning the 1998-2002 seasons.

Carlton Fisk breaks Johnny Bench’s record for home runs by a catcher when he hits his 328th homerun

Carlton Fisk breaks Johnny Bench’s record for home runs by a catcher when he hits his 328th homerun

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In the team’s 4-2 victory over Texas at Arlington Stadium, Carlton Fisk breaks Johnny Bench’s record for home runs by a catcher when he hits his 328th, a deep shot to left field off Charlie Hough in the top of the second inning. The White Sox backstop, who hit 162 round-trippers while playing for the Red Sox, will end his 24-year Hall of Fame career with 376 homers, 351 as a catcher.

Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Robin Yount edges Ruben Sierra of the Rangers to win his second American League MVP Award

Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Robin Yount edges Ruben Sierra of the Rangers to win his second American League MVP Award

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1989 – Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Robin Yount edges Ruben Sierra of the Rangers to win his second American League MVP Award. Yount, who won the award as a shortstop in 1982, becomes only the third player to win MVP awards at two different positions, joining Hank Greenberg and Stan Musial.

Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers comes within two outs of his sixth career no-hitter, losing it when Nelson Liriano hits a triple in the 9th inning

Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers comes within two outs of his sixth career no-hitter, losing it when Nelson Liriano hits a triple in the 9th inning

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Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers comes within two outs of his sixth career no-hitter, losing it when Nelson Liriano hits a triple in the 9th inning. Texas beats the Toronto Blue Jays, 4 – 1, as Ryan finishes with his 10th lifetime one-hitter.