American League catchers
1998 starter highlighted in yellow
OFFICIAL FINAL VOTE (07/05/99)
1, Ivan Rodriguez, Texas, 1,897,774. 2, Sandy Alomar, Cleveland, 1,629,674. 3, Jorge Posada, New York, 252,739. 4, Charles Johnson, Baltimore, 238,587. 5, Dan Wilson, Seattle, 221,314. 6, Brad Ausmus, Detroit, 153,290. 7, Darrin Fletcher, Toronto, 130,319. 8, Terry Steinbach, Minnesota, 104,419. 9, Scott Hatteberg, Boston, 97,295. 10, John Flaherty, Tampa Bay, 73,332.
PLAYER
TEAM
HT
WT
B/T
Sandy Alomar
Cleveland Indians
6'5"
220 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Although he was hampered by injuries, Alomar was selected to his sixth All-Star team. Batted .235, with 6 home runs and 44 RBI.
Brad Ausmus
Detroit Tigers
5'11"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Finished the season with a .269 average to go along with 6 home runs and 45 RBI. Had a career-high 53 walks and also recorded 10 stolen bases.
John Flaherty
Tampa Devil Rays
6'1"
205 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Hit .207 with 3 home runs and 24 RBI. Threw out 35% of runners attempting to steal.
Darrin Fletcher
Toronto Blue Jays
6'2"
200 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Hit .283 with nine home runs and 52 RBI in his first season American League season. Threw out 23.5% of baserunners attempting to steal.
Brook Fordyce
Chi. White Sox
6'0"
190 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Batted .253 with 3 home runs and 14 RBI with Cincinnati in 146 at-bats.
Scott Hatteberg
Boston Red Sox
6'1"
205 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Starting against right-handed pitching, Hatteberg hit .276 with 12 home runs and 43 RBI in 359 at-bats.
A.J. Hinch
Oakland Athletics
6'1"
207 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Batted .231 with 9 home runs and 35 RBI in 337 at-bats.
Charles Johnson
Baltimore Orioles
6'2"
220 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Had disappointing season following World Series championship season of 1997. Traded to Dodgers on May 15, he hit 19 homers but batted only .218. Won his fourth straight Gold Glove.
Chad Kreuter
Kansas City Royals
5'11"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Batted .253 with 2 home runs and 33 RBI in 93 games for the White Sox.
Jorge Posada
New York Yankees
6'2"
205 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Batted .268 with 17 home runs and 63 RBI. Threw out 38% of attempted base-stealers.
Ivan Rodriguez
Texas Rangers
5'9"
205 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Made his 7th consecutive All-Star team in a year which he compiled a .321 average, to go along with 21 home runs and 91 RBI. Threw out 52.5% of runners attempting to steal.
Terry Steinbach
Minnesota Twins
6'1"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Hit .242 with 15 home runs and 44 RBI. Also walked 38 times.
Matt Walbeck
Anaheim Angels
5'11"
206 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Recorded 6 home runs and 46 RBI in addition to a .257 average. Hit .354 against left-handed pitching and set career highs in home runs, RBI, triples, walks, and runs scored.
Dan Wilson
Seattle Mariners
6'3"
190 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Hit .252 with 9 home runs and 44 RBI. Was on the disabled list for most of the year, but still managed to hit .317 against left-handed pitching.
OTHER POSITIONS
AL First base
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NL First base
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AL Second base
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NL Second base
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AL Shortstop
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NL Shortstop
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AL Third base
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NL Third base
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AL Catcher
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NL Catcher
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AL Outfield
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NL Outfield
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AL Designated hitter
