American League shortstops
1998 starter highlighted in yellow
OFFICIAL FINAL VOTE (07/05/99)
1, Nomar Garciaparra, Boston, 1,089,974. 2, Derek Jeter, New York, 1,069,528. 3, Omar Vizquel, Cleveland, 1,038,362. 4, Alex Rodriguez, Seattle, 613,377. 5, Royce Clayton, Texas, 178,063. 6, Mike Bordick, Baltimore, 159,658. 7, Alex Gonzalez, Toronto, 146,750. 8, Kevin Stocker, Tampa Bay, 84,710. 9, Rey Sanchez, Kansas City, 75,955. 10, Gary DiSarcina, Anaheim, 69,033.
PLAYER
TEAM
HT
WT
B/T
Mike Bordick
Baltimore Orioles
6'1"
172 lbs.
S/R
1998:
In his second season replacing ironman shortsop Cal Ripken he batted .260 with a career-high 13 homers.
Mike Caruso
Chi. White Sox
5'11"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Became the White Sox starting shortstop and led major league rookies with a .306 batting average. Hit 5 home runs and drove in 55 runs.
Royce Clayton
Texas Rangers
6'0"
183 lbs.
R/R
1998:
In 52 games with Texas (after being traded from St. Louis), Clayton hit 5 home runs with 24 RBI'S and a .282 batting average.
Deivi Cruz
Detroit Tigers
6'0"
184 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Reached career-highs with a .260 average, five homers and 45 RBI. Started 131 games at shortstop in his sophomore year at the major league level despite missing all of spring training and most of April due to injury.
Gary DiSarcina
Anaheim Angels
6'2"
205 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Massachusetts native stroked 3 home runs, drove in 56 runs, and hit .287.
N. Garciaparra
Boston Red Sox
6'0"
180 lbs.
R/R
1998:
A .323 average, 35 homers and 122 RBI'S helped Garciaparra finish 2d in the AL MVP balloting. Became the 5th player with 30 homers in first 2 major league seasons.
Alex Gonzalez
Toronto Blue Jays
6'0"
200 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Set career highs in games played, at-bats, hits, runs scored, sacrifice hits and stolen bases. Batted only .239.
Denny Hocking
Minnesota Twins
5'10"
180 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Had a 71-game errorless-streak. Hit 3 home runs with 15 RBI'S and a .202 batting average.
Derek Jeter
New York Yankees
5'11"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Set career-highs in home runs (19), RBI'S (84), and batting average (.324), as well as hits, triples, and stolen bases. Broke the single-season home-run record for Yankee shortstops.
Alex Rodriguez
Seattle Mariners
6'3"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Became the third player in major league history to join 40-40 club and set a new AL record for home runs by a shortstop (42). Hit .310 with 124 RBI'S.
Rey Sanchez
Kansas City Royals
5'11"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Playing with San Francisco, Sanchez hit 2 home runs, drove in 30 RBI'S and hit .285.
Kevin Stocker
Tampa Devil Rays
6'1"
181 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Stocker's season ended after he broke his left hand on August 29, but he started 108 games before that, compiling 6 home runs, 25 RBI'S, and a .208 batting average.
Miguel Tejada
Oakland Athletics
5'9"
188 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Started 104 of the A's final 111 games, finishing with 11 home runs, 45 RBI'S and a .233 batting average.
Omar Vizquel
Cleveland Indians
5'9"
170 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Led all major league shortstops in fielding percentage (.993) and won his sixth-straight Gold Glove. Hit .288 with 2 homers and 50 RBI'S.
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
