Kevin Romine
Encyclopedia
Kevin Andrew Romine is a former utility outfielder
in Major League Baseball
who played for the Boston Red Sox
throughout his career (1985–1991).
native, Romine batted and threw right-handed. After an All-American career at Arizona State University
, Romine was selected in the 2nd round of the Major League Baseball
amateur draft by the Boston Red Sox and subsequently spent six seasons in Boston.
On July 16, 1988, Kevin connected off the Kansas City Royals
Steve Farr
in the bottom of the ninth for a 7-6 Red Sox victory. Amazingly, Romine accomplished the same feat almost two years to the day on July 2, 1990, when he blasted a ninth inning game winning home run off the Texas Rangers
Kenny Rogers. In 1989, Romine set a career high in games filling in for banged-up outfielders Dwight Evans
and Ellis Burks
, batting .274. On July 2, 1989 went 5 for 5 against the Toronto Blue Jays
.
The final home run of his career, on May 5, 1991 off the Chicago White Sox
Alex Fernandez, was a grand slam
. He was released in the middle of the 1991
season after batting .164.
His career stats include a .251 batting average
, with 5 home run
s and 55 RBIs. He had 30 doubles
and 1 triple
in his 630 career at bats.
plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
, while Austin Romine
plays for the New York Yankees
.
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played for the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
throughout his career (1985–1991).
Biography
A New HampshireNew Hampshire
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native, Romine batted and threw right-handed. After an All-American career at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
, Romine was selected in the 2nd round of the Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
amateur draft by the Boston Red Sox and subsequently spent six seasons in Boston.
On July 16, 1988, Kevin connected off the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
Steve Farr
Steve Farr
Steven Michael Farr , is a former professional baseball player who pitched primarily as a closer in the Major Leagues from 1984-1994. Farr attended DeMatha High School outside of Washington, D.C. and then American University. He gave up Jim Thome's first home run of his career.-External links:*...
in the bottom of the ninth for a 7-6 Red Sox victory. Amazingly, Romine accomplished the same feat almost two years to the day on July 2, 1990, when he blasted a ninth inning game winning home run off the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
Kenny Rogers. In 1989, Romine set a career high in games filling in for banged-up outfielders Dwight Evans
Dwight Evans
Dwight Michael Evans , nicknamed "Dewey", is an American former professional baseball right fielder and right-handed batter who played with the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball....
and Ellis Burks
Ellis Burks
Ellis Rena Burks is a former outfielder and designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball for 18 seasons...
, batting .274. On July 2, 1989 went 5 for 5 against the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
.
The final home run of his career, on May 5, 1991 off the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
Alex Fernandez, was a grand slam
Grand slam (baseball)
In the sport of baseball, a grand slam is a home run hit with all three bases occupied by baserunners , thereby scoring four runs—the most possible in one play. According to The Dickson Baseball Dictionary, the term originated in the card game of contract bridge, in which a grand slam involves...
. He was released in the middle of the 1991
1991 in sports
1991 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Marc Girardelli, Luxembourg** Women's overall season champion: Petra Kronberger, Austria-American football:...
season after batting .164.
His career stats include a .251 batting average
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
, with 5 home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s and 55 RBIs. He had 30 doubles
Double (baseball)
In baseball, a double is the act of a batter striking the pitched ball and safely reaching second base without being called out by the umpire, without the benefit of a fielder's misplay or another runner being put out on a fielder's choice....
and 1 triple
Triple (baseball)
In baseball, a triple is the act of a batter safely reaching third base after hitting the ball, with neither the benefit of a fielder's misplay nor another runner being put out on a fielder's choice....
in his 630 career at bats.
Personal
His two sons have both made it to the major leagues. Andrew RomineAndrew Romine
Andrew James Romine is a Major League Baseball infielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Biography:Romine was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 36th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft, but he opted to attend Arizona State University, where he played for the Arizona...
plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
, while Austin Romine
Austin Romine
Austin Allen Romine is a catcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.-Baseball career:...
plays for the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
.