Today's look is at the Tucson Toros.
As soon as you see the uniforms, you'll know the Affiliate.
The 1988 Toros went 68-75 in the PCL South, 18.5 games back of Albuquerque.
So who made up this team of Toros from Tucson?
(If it's not obvious, they were an Astros affiliate)
Alex Trevino played from 1973-1995
He played in the Majors for the Mets from 1978-1981, the Reds from 1982-1984, the Braves in 1984, the Giants in 1985, the Dodgers in 1986-1987, the Astros in 1988-1990, the Mets again in 1990, and the Reds again in 1990.
He played for the Mets (74-81, 90), Reds (82-84, 90), Braves (84), Giants (85), Dodgers (86-87), Astros (88-90), Angels (91), and Cardinals (92) systems.
He also played in Mexico in 1973, 1991, and 1993.
Anthony Kelley played from 1983-1990
He never made the Majors..
He played for the Astros (83-89) and Orioles (90) systems. He also was on the independent Miami Miracle in 1990.
Bob Didier was the manager for the team.
He managed from 1977-2010
He managed Kingsport in 1977
Bellingham in 1978
San Jose in 1979
Vancouver in 1980
West Haven in 1981-1982
Tacoma in 1983
Tucson in 1987-1988
Syracuse in 1993-1995
Brevard County in 2002
Yakima in 2008-2010
Cameron Drew played from 1985-1991
He played in the Majors for Houston in 1988
Overall, he played for the Astros (85-88) and Indians (91) systems.
Craig Biggio played from 1987-2007
He played his entire career with the Astros organization
He played in the Majors from 1988-2007
His son, Cavan, is a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Craig Smajstrla played from 1981-1991
He spent time in the Majors for Houston in 1988
Overall, he played for the White Sox (81-85), Indians (85-87), Astros (88-90), and Cubs (91) organizations.
Dave Meads played from 1984-1989
He made the Majors for Houston in 1987 and 1988
He played his entire career in the Astros organization.
Eddie Watt was a coach for the team.
He did some managing from 1978-1981, 1990, and in 1999
Glenn Carpenter played from 1981-1988
He didn't make the Majors.
Overall, he played for he Astros his entire career
Jeff Datz played from 1982-1990
He played in the Majors for Detroit in 1989
Overall, he played for the Astros (82-88). Tigers (89), and Yankees (90) organizations.
Jim Weaver played from 1980-1990
He played in the Majors for Detroit in 1985, Seattle in 1987 and San Francisco in 1989.
Overall, he played for the Twins (80-85), Tigers (85), Indians (85-86), Mariners (87), Astros (88), Giants (89), White Sox (89) and Mariners (90) Organizations.
Joe Mikulik played from 1984-1994
He never made the Majors.
Overall, he played for the Astros (84-94)
He also played for Monclova (89), Mexico City (94) and Tabasco (94) in the Mexican League.
John Fishel played from 1985-1990
He played in Houston in 1988
Overall, he spent time in the Astros (85-88) and Yankees (89-90) organizations.
Jose Cano played from 1980-1990
He made the Majors for Houston in 1989
Overall, he played for the Yankees (80), Braves (83-84), and Astros (87-90) organizations.
He's also the father of Robinson Cano.
Karl Allaire played from 1984-1992
He didn't play in the Majors
Overall, he played for the Astros (84-89), Angels (89-90), and Tigers (90-92) organizations.
Ken Caminiti played from 1985-2001
He played in the Majors for Houston from 1987-1994, and 1999-2000, San Diego from 1995-1998, Texas in 2001, and Atlanta in 2001.
Overall, he played in the Astros (85-94, 99-00), Padres (95-98), Rangers (01) and Braves (01) organizations.
Kevin Hagen (his name was misspelled on the card) played from 1980-1989
He played in the Majors for St Louis in 1983 and 1984.
Overall, he played for the Cardinals (80-85), Indians (86), Twins (87), Astros (87-88), and Rangers (89) systems.
Louie Meadows played from 1982-1991
He played in the Majors for Houston in 1986, and 1988-1990, and for Philadelphia in 1990.
Overall, he played for the Astros (82-90) and Phillies (90-91) systems.
Luis DeLeon played from 1978-1995
He played in the Majors for St Louis in 1981, San Diego from 1982-1985, Baltimore in 1987, and Seattle in 1989.
Overall, he played for the Cardinals (78-81), Padres (82-85), Orioles (86-87), Astros (88), Mariners (89), Dodgers (90), and Cubs (95) organizations.
He also played in Mexico from 1990-1993.
Manny Hernandez played from 1979-1991
He played in the Majors for Houston in 1986 and 1987 and for the Mets in 1989.
Overall, he played in the Astros (79-88), Twins (89), Mets (89-91) and Brewers (91) systems.
Mike Loynd played from 1986-1994
He played in the Majors for Texas in 1986 and 1987
Overall, he played for the Rangers (86-87), Astros (88-89), Blue Jays (90), Cardinals (91-92), Braves (93), and Expos (94) systems.
Nelson Rood played from 1983-1990
He did not make the Majors.
He played for the Astros (83-88), Brewers (89), and Angels (90) organizations.
Pat Keedy played from 1979-1989
He played in the Majors for California in 1985, the White Sox in 1987, and Cleveland in 1989.
Overall, he played for the Angels (79-86), White Sox (87), Astros (88), and Indians (89) organizations.
Rafael Montalvo played from 1980-1999
He played in the Majors for Houston in 1986
Overall, he played for the Dodgers (80-85, 95), Astros (85-88), and Angels (90-91) organizations
He also played in Mexico in 1989, 1992-1994, and 1996.
He played in China in 1992 and in 1997 and 1998
He played in the Atlantic League in 1999.
Rocky Childress played from 1980-1995
He played in the Majors for Philadelphia in 1985-1986 and for Houston in 1987-1988
Overall, he played in the Phillies (80-86), Asros (86-89, 91) and Mets (90) organizations
He also played in the Mexican League in 1991
He played in the Independent Western League in 1995.
Caminiti, Biggio, and those Toros jerseys truly make this set a winner.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Toros unis like this.
DeleteTwo guys in this set I've interviewed.
ReplyDeleteThe hell? Smajstrla?
ReplyDeleteYeah I had to double take on the spelling. No clue on the pronunciation.
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