American League second basemen
1998 starter highlighted in yellow
OFFICIAL FINAL VOTE (07/05/99)
1, Roberto Alomar, Cleveland, 2,793,891. 2, Chuck Knoblauch, New York, 673,351. 3, Delino DeShields, Baltimore , 221,595. 4, Ray Durham, Chicago, 187,181. 5, Mark McLemore, Texas, 173,585. 6, Damion Easley, Detroit, 156,902. 7, Homer Bush, Toronto, 144,971. 8, Jeff Frye, Boston, 132,274. 9, Carlos Febles, Kansas City, 124,587. 10, Randy Velarde, Anaheim, 96,291.
PLAYER
TEAM
HT
WT
B/T
Roberto Alomar
Cleveland Indians
6'0"
185 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Alomar spent the '98 season with Baltimore, batting .282 with 14 home runs and 56 RBI's. Named All-Star game MVP.
Homer Bush
Toronto Blue Jays
5'10"
175 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Spent his first full season in the Majors, batting .380 with 1 HR and 5 RBI in 45 games.
Miguel Cairo
Tampa Devil Rays
6'1"
190 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Ranked among A.L. rookie leaders in 12 categories, including batting average (.268) and RBI's (46). Hit five home runs.
Delino DeShields
Baltimore Orioles
6'1"
175 lbs.
R/L
1998:
Had an solid season playing for the Cardinals where he swiped 26 stolen bases and drove in 44 runs.
Ray Durham
Chi. White Sox
5'8"
180 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Set career highs in every major offensive category and made his first All-Star team. Batted .285, with 19 home runs and 67 RBI.
Damion Easley
Detroit Tigers
5'11"
185 lbs.
R/R
1998:
All-Star second baseman led the AL in fielding and recorded 100 RBI, 27 HR and 38 doubles and in 153 games.
Carlos Febles
Kansas City Royals
5'11"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Although he played in just 11 games, Febles batted .400 with 2 triples, 2 stolen bases, and 2 RBI's.
Jeff Frye
Boston Red Sox
5'9"
170 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Missed the entire season with a knee injury.
Carlos Guillen
Seattle Mariners
6'1"
180 lbs.
S/R
1998:
After being called up in September, hit .333 with 0 home runs and 5 RBI'S in 10 games.
Chuck Knoblauch
New York Yankees
5'9"
170 lbs.
R/R
1998:
In his first year with New York, batted .265 with 17 home runs and 64 RBI.
Mark McLemore
Texas Rangers
5'11"
207 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Batted .247 with 5 home runs and 53 RBI'S. Fifth in the AL with 89 walks.
Scott Spiezio
Oakland Athletics
6'2"
225 lbs.
S/R
1998:
In 114 games, Spiezio smacked 9 home runs, drove in 50 runs and batted .259.
Randy Velarde
Anaheim Angels
6'0"
200 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Velarde was hampered by injuries, hitting .261 with 4 home runs and 26 RBI'S in 188 at-bats.
Todd Walker
Minnesota Twins
6'0"
177 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Walker hit an impressive .316, with 12 home runs and 62 RBI. Named American League player of the week, July 20-26.
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
