Stan Javier
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Stanley Julián Antonio Javier [hah-ve-ERR] (born January 9, 1964 in San Francisco de Macorís
, Dominican Republic
) is a former Major League Baseball
outfielder
and switch-hitter who played with the New York Yankees
(1984), Oakland Athletics
(1986–90, 1994–95), Los Angeles Dodgers
(1990–92), Philadelphia Phillies
(1992), California Angels
(1993), San Francisco Giants
(1996–99), Houston Astros
(1999) and Seattle Mariners
(2000–01). His father, Julián Javier
, was a second baseman
for the Cardinals
and named his son for teammate and close friend Stan Musial
.
His production was good from both sides of the plate, and he had a strong arm with the ability to play all three outfield positions. He is also one of only three players to bat against (former Red Sox manager) Terry Francona
, and the only one who struck out (on three pitches).
On December 8, 1984, Javier was part of a massive trade from the Yankees that sent him along with P Jay Howell, P Tim Birtsas, P Eric Plunk and P Jose Rijo to the Athletics for P Bert Beadley and OF Rickey Henderson.
In his 17-year career, Javier batted .269 with 57 home run
s, 503 RBI
, 781 runs scored and 246 stolen base
s in 1763 games and collected a World Series ring with the A's in 1989. His career highlights included finishing tenth in the AL in stolen bases in 1994, with 24, and seventh in the AL in steals in 1995, with 36.
Javier hit the first Interleague home run in Major League history against the Texas Rangers while playing for the San Francisco Giants.
In the Dominican Winter Baseball league, Stan won two batting titles back to back years and was named the all-time center fielder for the Aguilas Cibaenas, teaming up with his father Julian Javier
, who was named the all time second baseman for the same team.
He was named the general manager of the Dominican Baseball team in the first World Baseball Classic
in 2006 and named again the general manager for the 2009 series. He currently works for the MLB Players Association.
Javier was inducted into the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum
Hall of Fame in 2011.
Provinces of the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is divided into thirty–one provincias , while the national capital, Santo Domingo, is contained within its own Distrito Nacional ....
, Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
) is a former Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
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outfielder
Outfielder
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and switch-hitter who played with 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...
(1984), Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
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(1986–90, 1994–95), Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
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(1990–92), Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
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(1992), California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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(1993), San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
(1996–99), Houston Astros
Houston Astros
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(1999) and Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
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(2000–01). His father, Julián Javier
Julián Javier
Manuel Julián Javier Liranzo , best known as Julián Javier [hoo-lee-AN hah-vee-ER], is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and right-handed batter. He played with the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds...
, was a second baseman
Second baseman
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for the Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
and named his son for teammate and close friend Stan Musial
Stan Musial
Stanley Frank "Stan" Musial is a retired professional baseball player who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals . Nicknamed "Stan the Man", Musial was a record 24-time All-Star selection , and is widely considered to be one of the greatest hitters in baseball...
.
His production was good from both sides of the plate, and he had a strong arm with the ability to play all three outfield positions. He is also one of only three players to bat against (former Red Sox manager) Terry Francona
Terry Francona
Terry Jon Francona , nicknamed "Tito," is a former Major League Baseball manager and a former player. He was a first baseman and outfielder in the majors from 1981 to 1990. After retiring as a player, he managed several minor league teams in the 1990s before managing the Philadelphia Phillies for...
, and the only one who struck out (on three pitches).
On December 8, 1984, Javier was part of a massive trade from the Yankees that sent him along with P Jay Howell, P Tim Birtsas, P Eric Plunk and P Jose Rijo to the Athletics for P Bert Beadley and OF Rickey Henderson.
In his 17-year career, Javier batted .269 with 57 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, 503 RBI
Run batted in
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, 781 runs scored and 246 stolen base
Stolen base
In baseball, a stolen base occurs when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate...
s in 1763 games and collected a World Series ring with the A's in 1989. His career highlights included finishing tenth in the AL in stolen bases in 1994, with 24, and seventh in the AL in steals in 1995, with 36.
Javier hit the first Interleague home run in Major League history against the Texas Rangers while playing for the San Francisco Giants.
In the Dominican Winter Baseball league, Stan won two batting titles back to back years and was named the all-time center fielder for the Aguilas Cibaenas, teaming up with his father Julian Javier
Julián Javier
Manuel Julián Javier Liranzo , best known as Julián Javier [hoo-lee-AN hah-vee-ER], is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and right-handed batter. He played with the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds...
, who was named the all time second baseman for the same team.
He was named the general manager of the Dominican Baseball team in the first World Baseball Classic
World Baseball Classic
The World Baseball Classic is an international baseball tournament sanctioned by the International Baseball Federation and created by Major League Baseball , the Major League Baseball Players Association , and other professional baseball leagues and their players associations around the world...
in 2006 and named again the general manager for the 2009 series. He currently works for the MLB Players Association.
Javier was inducted into the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum
Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum
The Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame, Inc., was founded in San Francisco, California, in June 1999 by its founder Mr.Gabriel "Tito" Avila, Jr., as a way to honor the greatest Hispanic baseball players of all time. The organization is a not-for-profit institution...
Hall of Fame in 2011.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball leaders in career stolen bases
- Players from Dominican Republic in MLB
- List of second generation MLB players