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'''Octavio Antonio Fernández Castro''' (born [[June 30]], [[1962]] in [[San Pedro de Macoris]], [[Dominican Republic]]), better known as '''Tony Fernández''', is a former [[Major League Baseball]] player most noted for his defensive skills. |
'''Octavio Antonio Fernández Castro''' (born [[June 30]], [[1962]] in [[San Pedro de Macoris]], [[Dominican Republic]]<ref name="Porter2002">{{cite book|last=Porter|first=David|coauthors=Joe Naiman|title=The San Diego Padres Encyclopedia|publisher=Sports Publishing|year=2002|page=235|isbn=9781582610580|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=rcilc7h_2oMC&pg=PA235|accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref>), better known as '''Tony Fernández''', is a former [[Major League Baseball]] player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 [[fielding percentage]] in 1989.<ref name="Porter2002" /> |
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Fernández was first scouted by the [[Toronto Blue Jays]]' famed Latin America scout [[Epy Guerrero]] and was signed as an undrafted free agent. Promoted to the Blue Jays in {{by|1983}}, Fernández became the team's full-time shortstop in {{by|1985}}, and contributed significantly to the team winning its first division title that year. Fernández continued to star for the Jays for several years afterwards. |
Fernández was first scouted by the [[Toronto Blue Jays]]' famed Latin America scout [[Epy Guerrero]]<ref>{{cite journal|last=MacNow|first=Glen|year=1986|month=06|title=San Pedro de Macoris, Cradle of Major League Talent|journal=Baseball Digest|publisher=Lakeside Publishing|volume=45|issue=6|page=64|issn=0005-609X|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=8jMDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA64|accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref> and was signed as an undrafted free agent. Promoted to the Blue Jays in {{by|1983}}<ref>{{cite book|last=Tan|first=Cecilia|title=The 50 Greatest Yankee Games|publisher=John Wiley and Sons|year=2005|page=184|isbn=9780471659389|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=1tVMwr2nmzoC&pg=PA184|accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref>, Fernández became the team's full-time shortstop in {{by|1985}}<ref name="Porter2002" />, and contributed significantly to the team winning its first division title that year. Fernández continued to star for the Jays for several years afterwards. |
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Before the {{by|1991}} season, Fernández was traded to the [[San Diego Padres]] in a major deal that also sent Jays star [[Fred McGriff]] to San Diego in exchange for [[Roberto Alomar]] and [[Joe Carter]]. Fernández played well for San Diego for two years and then began the {{by|1993}} season with the [[New York Mets]]. After a disappointing start, he was dealt back to the Blue Jays. He played extremely well for the remainder of the season and was instrumental in helping the Blue Jays win the [[1993 World Series]]. In that World Series, Fernández drove in nine [[RBI|run]]s, a record for a shortstop. |
Before the {{by|1991}} season, Fernández was traded to the [[San Diego Padres]] in a major deal that also sent Jays star [[Fred McGriff]] to San Diego in exchange for [[Roberto Alomar]] and [[Joe Carter]].<ref name="Porter2002" /> Fernández played well for San Diego for two years and then began the {{by|1993}} season with the [[New York Mets]]. After a disappointing start, he was dealt back to the Blue Jays.<ref name="Porter2002" /> He played extremely well for the remainder of the season and was instrumental in helping the Blue Jays win the [[1993 World Series]]. In that World Series, Fernández drove in nine [[RBI|run]]s<ref name="Porter2002" />, a record for a shortstop<ref>{{cite book|last=Westcott|first=Rich|coauthors=Alan Kravetz|title=Phillies '93: An Incredible Season|publisher=Temple University Press|year=1994|page=136|isbn=9781566392310|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=l_sK8igVkBUC&pg=PA13|accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref>. |
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In {{by|1997}}, he reached the [[1997 World Series|World Series]] again, thanks in large part to his own game-winning home run against Baltimore in the [[1997 American League Championship Series|American League Championship Series]]. Unfortunately, he committed a very ill-timed error in the bottom of the 11th inning in [[1997 World Series#Game 7|Game 7]] of the World Series; this broke up a potential [[double play]], and the eventual World Series-winning run was put on base. In {{by|1998}}, he rejoined the Blue Jays, and revitalized his hitting, batting over .300 in two seasons there. In {{by|2000}}, Fernández played for the [[Seibu Lions]] in [[Japan]] before returning to the majors the following year. When he returned in {{by|2001}}, he briefly played for the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] but returned to Toronto late in the season, and retired at its conclusion. |
In {{by|1997}}, he reached the [[1997 World Series|World Series]] again, thanks in large part to his own game-winning home run against Baltimore in the [[1997 American League Championship Series|American League Championship Series]]<ref name="Porter2002" />. Unfortunately, he committed a very ill-timed error in the bottom of the 11th inning in [[1997 World Series#Game 7|Game 7]] of the World Series; this broke up a potential [[double play]], and the eventual World Series-winning run was put on base<ref>{{cite book|last=McKelvey|first=G. Richard|title=The Bounce: Baseball Teams' Great Falls and Comebacks|publisher=McFarland|year=2001|page=218|isbn=9780786409556|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=6VKSuj-P1t4C&pg=PA218|accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref>. In {{by|1998}}, he rejoined the Blue Jays, and revitalized his hitting, batting over .300 in two seasons there<ref>{{cite book|last=Porter|first=David L.|title=Biographical Dictionary of American Sports: Baseball, A-F|publisher=Greenwood Publishing Group|year=2000|page=466|isbn=9780313311741|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=019z2vcdBhUC&pg=PA466|accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref>. In {{by|2000}}, Fernández played for the [[Seibu Lions]] in [[Japan]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F00E1DB143EF93BA35751C0A9669C8B63&fta=y|title=Fernandez Signs With Seibu Lions |date=2008-02-08|work=New York Times|accessdate=2009-02-21|archivedate=2009-02-20|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5ekAmtrbu}}</ref> before returning to the majors the following year. When he returned in {{by|2001}}, he briefly played for the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] but returned to Toronto late in the season<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2001/06/08/fernandez010608.html|title=Jays sign Tony Fernandez|date=2001-06-08|work=CBC Sports|publisher=Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|accessdate=2009-02-21|archivedate=2009-02-20|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5ekBDiecC}}</ref>, and retired at its conclusion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061223&content_id=1767401&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb|title=Slick-fielding Fernandez seeks Hall call|last=Bastian |first=Jordan|date=2006-12-26|work=MLB.com|publisher=MLB Advanced Media|accessdate=2009-02-21|archivedate=2009-02-20|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5ekBTfVVi}}</ref> |
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A very thin man, Fernández had a tilted, wavering batting stance that made it appear as if he might not be strong enough to hold his bat. From early in his career he carried a scar on his right cheek from a pitched ball. Fernández was a noted fitness fanatic; he liked buying unusual home exercise machines and trying them out in the clubhouse. |
A very thin man, Fernández had a tilted, wavering batting stance<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.umm.ca/umm_administration/objects/metadata/812376001224093700.pdf|title=Sportsnet’s baseball panel discuss the greatest Jays to ever play the game|last=Zaiontz|first=Dan|work=Urban Male Magazine|page=65|accessdate=2009-02-21|archivedate=2009-02-20|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5ekCQCwI3}}</ref> that made it appear as if he might not be strong enough to hold his bat. From early in his career he carried a scar on his right cheek from a pitched ball. Fernández was a noted fitness fanatic; he liked buying unusual home exercise machines and trying them out in the clubhouse. |
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Early in his career, Fernández was well known for his exceptional defensive skills at shortstop. He was especially famous for leaping into the air while simultaneously making an underhanded throw to first base, on balls hit far to his right. |
Early in his career, Fernández was well known for his exceptional defensive skills at shortstop. He was especially famous for leaping into the air while simultaneously making an underhanded throw to first base, on balls hit far to his right.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050928&content_id=1227703&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb|title=Who tops list of Latino shortstops?|last=Sanchez|first=Jesse|date=2005-09-25|work=MLB.com|publisher=MLB Advanced Media|accessdate=2009-03-04|archivedate=2009-03-04|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5f25xvz3U}}</ref> |
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Fernández was awarded four consecutive [[Gold Glove Award]]s for his defense, from 1986 to 1989. Fernández was also named to five All-Star teams. He finished his career with a .288 batting average in 2,158 games played, and batted .327 in postseason play. |
Fernández was awarded four consecutive [[Gold Glove Award]]s for his defense, from 1986 to 1989.<ref>{{cite book|last=Shofner|first=Shawndra |title=The Story of the Toronto Blue Jays|publisher=The Creative Company|year=2007|page=15|isbn=9781583415030|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=JR7wkxO3xU8C&pg=PA15|accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref> Fernández was also named to five All-Star teams. He finished his career with a .288 batting average in 2,158 games played, and batted .327 in postseason play. Fernandez [[hit for the cycle]] as a New York Yankee on September 3, 1995 playing against the Oakland Athletics.<ref>{{cite journal|year=1997|month=09|title=Baseball Digest|publisher=Lakeside Publishing|volume=56|issue=9|page=92|issn=0005-609X|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=Wi4DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA92|accessdate=209-02-20}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[List of Major League Baseball players with 1000 runs]] |
* [[List of Major League Baseball players with 1000 runs]] |
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* [[List of Major League Baseball triples champions]] |
* [[List of Major League Baseball triples champions]] |
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* [[Hitting for the cycle]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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Octavio Antonio Fernández Castro (born June 30, 1962 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic[1]), better known as Tony Fernández, is a former Major League Baseball player most noted for his defensive skills setting a record for shortstops with a .992 fielding percentage in 1989.[1]
Fernández was first scouted by the Toronto Blue Jays' famed Latin America scout Epy Guerrero[2] and was signed as an undrafted free agent. Promoted to the Blue Jays in 1983[3], Fernández became the team's full-time shortstop in 1985[1], and contributed significantly to the team winning its first division title that year. Fernández continued to star for the Jays for several years afterwards.
Before the 1991 season, Fernández was traded to the San Diego Padres in a major deal that also sent Jays star Fred McGriff to San Diego in exchange for Roberto Alomar and Joe Carter.[1] Fernández played well for San Diego for two years and then began the 1993 season with the New York Mets. After a disappointing start, he was dealt back to the Blue Jays.[1] He played extremely well for the remainder of the season and was instrumental in helping the Blue Jays win the 1993 World Series. In that World Series, Fernández drove in nine runs[1], a record for a shortstop[4].
In 1997, he reached the World Series again, thanks in large part to his own game-winning home run against Baltimore in the American League Championship Series[1]. Unfortunately, he committed a very ill-timed error in the bottom of the 11th inning in Game 7 of the World Series; this broke up a potential double play, and the eventual World Series-winning run was put on base[5]. In 1998, he rejoined the Blue Jays, and revitalized his hitting, batting over .300 in two seasons there[6]. In 2000, Fernández played for the Seibu Lions in Japan[7] before returning to the majors the following year. When he returned in 2001, he briefly played for the Milwaukee Brewers but returned to Toronto late in the season[8], and retired at its conclusion.[9]
A very thin man, Fernández had a tilted, wavering batting stance[10] that made it appear as if he might not be strong enough to hold his bat. From early in his career he carried a scar on his right cheek from a pitched ball. Fernández was a noted fitness fanatic; he liked buying unusual home exercise machines and trying them out in the clubhouse.
Early in his career, Fernández was well known for his exceptional defensive skills at shortstop. He was especially famous for leaping into the air while simultaneously making an underhanded throw to first base, on balls hit far to his right.[11]
Fernández was awarded four consecutive Gold Glove Awards for his defense, from 1986 to 1989.[12] Fernández was also named to five All-Star teams. He finished his career with a .288 batting average in 2,158 games played, and batted .327 in postseason play. Fernandez hit for the cycle as a New York Yankee on September 3, 1995 playing against the Oakland Athletics.[13]
See also
- List of major league players with 2,000 hits
- List of Major League Baseball players with 400 doubles
- List of Major League Baseball players with 1000 runs
- List of Major League Baseball triples champions
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Porter, David (2002). The San Diego Padres Encyclopedia. Sports Publishing. p. 235. ISBN 9781582610580. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
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- ^ Westcott, Rich (1994). Phillies '93: An Incredible Season. Temple University Press. p. 136. ISBN 9781566392310. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
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- ^ Porter, David L. (2000). Biographical Dictionary of American Sports: Baseball, A-F. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 466. ISBN 9780313311741. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ^ "Fernandez Signs With Seibu Lions". New York Times. 2008-02-08. Archived from the original on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ "Jays sign Tony Fernandez". CBC Sports. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2001-06-08. Archived from the original on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ Bastian, Jordan (2006-12-26). "Slick-fielding Fernandez seeks Hall call". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ Zaiontz, Dan. "Sportsnet's baseball panel discuss the greatest Jays to ever play the game". Urban Male Magazine. p. 65. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ Sanchez, Jesse (2005-09-25). "Who tops list of Latino shortstops?". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2009-03-04.
- ^ Shofner, Shawndra (2007). The Story of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Creative Company. p. 15. ISBN 9781583415030. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ^ "Baseball Digest". 56 (9). Lakeside Publishing. 1997: 92. ISSN 0005-609X. Retrieved 209-02-20.
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External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs
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