HALL OF FAME: Roberto Alomar, 2011

ROBERTO ALOMAR

Born: February, 5, 1968 in Ponce, Puerto Rico

Hall of Fame induction: 2011

Teams: San Diego Padres (1988-1990), Toronto Blue Jays (1991-1995), Baltimore Orioles (1996-1998), Cleveland Indians (1999-2001), New York Mets (2002-2003), Chicago White Sox (2003-2004), Arizona Diamondbacks (2004), Chicago White Sox (2004)

Hall of Fame plaque: “Set the standard for a generation of second baseman with a quick powerful bat, a smooth, steady glove and seemingly endless range. Member of a Puerto Rican family of baseball stars, his grace, tireless preparation and poised presence resulted in a .300 batting average, 2724 hits, 210 home runs, 474 stolen bases and 12 All-Star game appearances. His 10 Gold Glove Awards are a position record. A model of consistency, hit .300 or better nine times. Spurred Blue Jays to consecutive World Series titles in 1992-1993.”

MLB debut: April 22, 1988, age 20

Career: 

Batting average: .300

Home runs: 210

RBI: 1,134

Hits: 2,724

 

Highlights:

Ten-time Gold Glove winner as second baseman

Won four Silver Slugger awards

12-time All-Star

Batted .313 in 11 postseason series, with 4 HR and 33 RBI in 58 games

Was member of Blue Jays’ World Series championship teams in 1992 and 1993

AL runs leader with 138 in 1999

His father Sandy Alomar and brother Sandy Alomar Jr. were Major League players