Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Lance Parrish: a timeline

Born: June 15, 1956
1974: Drafted by Tigers
1977: Debut (Tigers)
1979: Became starting catcher
1982: Set HR record for catchers (since broken)
1984: Caught Jack Morris' no-hitter
1984: Tigers won World Series
1986: Back problems limited play
1987: Signed with Phillies
1988: Traded to Angels
1992: Signed with Mariners
1993: Signed with Dodgers
1994: Signed with Tigers
1994: Purchased by Pirates
1995: Signed by Royals
1995: Traded to Blue Jays
1996: Signed with Pirates
1996: Retired
1996: Instructor for Royals
1997-8: Minor League Coach
1999-2001: Coach for Tigers
2001: Dropped off HOF ballot (1.7%)
2002: Broadcaster
2003-05: Tiger coach
2006-07: Minor league manager

Accomplishments
1984 World Champion
HR record for catchers (1982)
8x All Star
3x Gold Glove
6x SIlver Slugger
.252 c areer hitter
324 Home Runs
1070 RBI
856 runs
1782 hits
305 doubles
.753 OPS
30+ doubles: 2x
42 doubles (1983)
20+ HR: 7x
30+ HR: 2x
114 RBI (1983)
.529 slugging (1982)
Led league in SF (13) (1983)

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