Emotion Recap - Page 7

#55 Kevin Seitzer - PATIENT

#56 Marty Cordova - POTENT

#57 Chuck Knoblauch - GRITTY

#58 Kirby Puckett - DEPENDABLE

#59 Wade Boggs - CRAFTSMAN

#60 Derek Jeter - PREPARED

#61 Jimmy Key - RELENTLESS

#62 Don Mattingly - CAPTAIN

#63 Jack McDowell - BLACK JACK

#63 Jack McDowell

 

BLACK JACK : a hand weapon typically consisting of a piece of leather-enclosed metal with a strap or springy shaft for a handle

Uh, hey Jack?

Rule 8:02(5) clearly states that the [Pitcher shall not] deface the ball in any manner;

 

Sooo....

 

You're outta here!!

 

Spent the 1989 season in triple-A, readjusting his mechanics to accommodate an arthritic hip.

 

Won the final game played in old Comiskey Park.

 

Flipped off Yankees fans, when he WAS a Yankee (shortly after this photo was taken).

 

A.L. Cy Young Award winner in 1993.

 

 

 

 

 

#62 Don Mattingly

CAPTAIN : one who leads or supervises

Origin:

Middle English capitane, from Anglo-French capitain, from Late Latin capitaneus, adjective & noun, chief, from Latin capit-, caput head

First Known Use: 14th century

Donnie Baseball - kinda a stupid name if you ask me.

They should have thought of something better like Captain Baseball.

Career highlights and awards

6× All-Star (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989)

9× Gold Glove Award (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994)

3× Silver Slugger Award (1985, 1986, 1987)

AL MVP (1985)

AL batting champion (1984)

AL RBI champion (1985)

New York Yankees team captain (1991–1995)

New York Yankees #23 retired

6 grand slams, single season

8-game home run streak

Crazy good ballplayer.

Always a pleasure to watch.