Monday, February 23, 2009

Sixto Lezcano


Name: Sixto Joaquin Lezcano Curras

Nickname: Six-Toe

Years Played: 1974 - 1985

Teams: Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates

Highlights/Awards: led American League outfielders in assists in 1978, won a Gold Glove in 1979, only player in Major League Baseball history to hit a grand slam on Opening Day twice

Career Stats: .271, 148 HR, 591 RBI, 184 2B, 34 3B, 37 SB

Best Season: 1979; .321, 28 HR, 101 RBI

Did You Know: he was part of a blockbuster 7-player trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, being one of four players traded in exchange for Rollie Fingers, Pete Vukovich, and Ted Simmons. Lezcano is presently the batting coach for the Danville Braves.

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