Sunday, May 08, 2005
Lance Parrish
Lance Michael Parrish (born June 15, 1956 in Clairton, Pennsylvania) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers (1977-1986), Philadelphia Phillies (1987-1988), California Angels (1989-1992), Seattle Mariners (1992), Cleveland Indians (1993), Pittsburgh Pirates (1994), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1995).
His best season was 1982 when he hit .284 and blasted 32 home runs, then a record for catchers. He was also the clean-up hitter for the Tigers when they won the 1984 World Series.
Parrish was an eight-time All-Star (1980, 1982-86, 1988, 1990), and he won three Gold Glove Awards (1983-85).
His best season was 1982 when he hit .284 and blasted 32 home runs, then a record for catchers. He was also the clean-up hitter for the Tigers when they won the 1984 World Series.
Parrish was an eight-time All-Star (1980, 1982-86, 1988, 1990), and he won three Gold Glove Awards (1983-85).
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