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Mike Piazza. Michael Joseph Piazza ( / piˈɑːtsə / pee-AHT-sa; [1] : 55 born September 4, 1968) is an American former professional baseball catcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1992 to 2007. He currently serves as the manager of the Italian national baseball team. [2]
Mike Piazza is a Hall of Fame catcher and first baseman who played for six teams in 16 seasons. He had a career OBP of .377, SLG of .545, and OPS+ of 143, and won 12 All-Star games and 10 Silver Slugger awards.
- September 4, 1968
Michael Joseph Piazza. Born: 9/04/1968 in Norristown, PA. Draft: 1988, Los Angeles Dodgers, Round: 62, Overall Pick: 1390. College: Miami Dade CC. Debut: 9/01/1992. Hall of Fame: 2016.
Mike Piazza was a 62nd round draft pick who became one of the greatest hitting catchers in baseball history. He played for four teams, hit 427 home runs, won 10 Silver Slugger Awards and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2016.
Find out the complete career stats for the catcher Mike Piazza, who played for the Oakland Athletics and hit .308 with 427 home runs. See his games played, hits and home runs per MLB season on ESPN.
Learn about the life and career of Mike Piazza, one of the best hitting catchers in baseball history. Discover how he overcame low expectations, became a star for the Dodgers and the Mets, and earned a spot in Cooperstown.
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Sep 4, 2022 · For the Mets, he changed the course of franchise history, becoming just the second player to enter the Hall of Fame with a Mets cap on his plaque. In both places, Piazza gained a reputation for clutch hits and prodigious home runs. Here are the Top 10 moments of his career: 1. Healing a nation. Sept. 21, 2001.