Tom Veryzer
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Thomas Martin Veryzer is a former Major League Baseball
shortstop
who played from 1973-1984 with the Detroit Tigers
(1973–1977), Cleveland Indians
(1978–1981), New York Mets
(1982), and Chicago Cubs
(1983–1984). Veryzer was drafted by the Tigers in the 1st round (11th pick overall) of the 1971 amateur draft. He became the Tigers' starting shortstop in 1975, and held the job until 1977. In 1975, he was named to the Topps' Rookie All-Star team. On June 8, 1975, Veryzer doubled with two out in the 9th inning to break-up a no-hitter by Ken Holtzman
. Veryzer held the Tigers' shortstop position during the transition from Ed Brinkman
to Alan Trammell
. When Trammell arrived, he replaced Veryzer, who was traded to the Indians. In four seasons as a starter for Cleveland, Veryzer twice batted .271. Veryzer played in 996 major league games and had a career batting average of .241 with 687 hits, 231 RBIs, and 14 home runs. He also drove in the last run ever at the original Yankee Stadium, driving in Marvin Lane with a single off Lindy McDaniel on September 30, 1973.
Tom Veryzer currently resides in Islip, NY with his wife and 3 children.
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...
shortstop
Shortstop
Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. Shortstop is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the...
who played from 1973-1984 with the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
(1973–1977), Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
(1978–1981), New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
(1982), and Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
(1983–1984). Veryzer was drafted by the Tigers in the 1st round (11th pick overall) of the 1971 amateur draft. He became the Tigers' starting shortstop in 1975, and held the job until 1977. In 1975, he was named to the Topps' Rookie All-Star team. On June 8, 1975, Veryzer doubled with two out in the 9th inning to break-up a no-hitter by Ken Holtzman
Ken Holtzman
Kenneth Dale Holtzman is a left-handed former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played most of his career for the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics...
. Veryzer held the Tigers' shortstop position during the transition from Ed Brinkman
Ed Brinkman
Edwin Albert Brinkman was a Major League Baseball shortstop. He played fifteen years in the Major League Baseball, led the American League in games played twice, won a Gold Glove Award at shortstop, and had a career batting average of .224...
to Alan Trammell
Alan Trammell
Alan Stuart Trammell is a retired American baseball shortstop of the Detroit Tigers from to . Trammell, nicknamed "Tram", played his entire career with the Tigers, highlighted by a World Series championship in and an American League East division championship in . Although his arm was not...
. When Trammell arrived, he replaced Veryzer, who was traded to the Indians. In four seasons as a starter for Cleveland, Veryzer twice batted .271. Veryzer played in 996 major league games and had a career batting average of .241 with 687 hits, 231 RBIs, and 14 home runs. He also drove in the last run ever at the original Yankee Stadium, driving in Marvin Lane with a single off Lindy McDaniel on September 30, 1973.
Tom Veryzer currently resides in Islip, NY with his wife and 3 children.