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'''Robin Mark Ventura''' ( |
'''Robin Mark Ventura''' (born [[July 14]], [[1967]]) is a [[Major League Baseball]] [[third baseman]] and left-handed batter who plays for the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]]. |
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Ventura was born in [[Santa Maria, California]]. He was drafted by the [[Chicago White Sox]] in the [[1988 in sports|1988]] amateur draft and made his debut the following year. After spent nine seasons with the Sox (1989-1998), he played for the [[New York Mets]] (1999-2001), [[New York Yankees]] (2002-03) and Dodgers. |
Ventura was born in [[Santa Maria, California]]. He was drafted by the [[Chicago White Sox]] in the [[1988 in sports|1988]] amateur draft and made his debut the following year. After spent nine seasons with the Sox (1989-1998), he played for the [[New York Mets]] (1999-2001), [[New York Yankees]] (2002-03) and Dodgers. |
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A patient hitter with a smooth stroke, Ventura is capable of reaching the fences from left-center to the right-field line. For a lefthanded hitter, Ventura hangs in well against most southpaws, although he's been given more and more days off against them in recent seasons to help keep him fresh. Despite his low average in recent years, he contributed in his usual ways, with solid if unspectacular glovework, lefthanded power and plenty of walks. Ventura lost a step of range and some zip on his throws, but still is one of the better gloves at his position. Few are better at charging and bare-handing bunts. |
A patient hitter with a smooth stroke, Ventura is capable of reaching the fences from left-center to the right-field line. For a lefthanded hitter, Ventura hangs in well against most southpaws, although he's been given more and more days off against them in recent seasons to help keep him fresh. Despite his low average in recent years, he contributed in his usual ways, with solid if unspectacular glovework, lefthanded power and plenty of walks. Ventura lost a step of range and some zip on his throws, but still is one of the better gloves at his position. Few are better at charging and bare-handing bunts. |
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In his 15- |
In his 15-year career, Ventura has [[batting average|batted]] for .267, with 289 [[home run]]s, 1154 [[runs batted in]], 987 [[Run (baseball)|runs]], 1848 [[Hit (baseball statistics)|hits]], 335 [[Double (baseball)|double]]s, 14 [[Triple (baseball)|triple]]s and 38 [[stolen base]]s in 1977 games played. |
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==Highlights== |
==Highlights== |
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* 2-time [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] (1992, 2002) |
* 2-time [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] (1992, 2002) |
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* 6-time [[Gold Glove]] (1991-93, 1996, 1998-99) |
* 6-time [[Gold Glove]] (1991-93, 1996, 1998-99) |
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* Hit two [[grand slam]]s in one game (September 4, 1995) |
* Hit two [[grand slam]]s in one game (September 4, 1995) |
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* Only player to hit one grand slam during each end of a double header (May 20, 1999) |
* Only player to hit one grand slam during each end of a double header (May 20, 1999) |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/v/venturo01.shtml Career statistics at ''Baseball Reference''] |
* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/v/venturo01.shtml Career statistics at ''Baseball Reference''] |
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Revision as of 17:27, 14 July 2004
Robin Mark Ventura (born July 14, 1967) is a Major League Baseball third baseman and left-handed batter who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ventura was born in Santa Maria, California. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1988 amateur draft and made his debut the following year. After spent nine seasons with the Sox (1989-1998), he played for the New York Mets (1999-2001), New York Yankees (2002-03) and Dodgers.
A patient hitter with a smooth stroke, Ventura is capable of reaching the fences from left-center to the right-field line. For a lefthanded hitter, Ventura hangs in well against most southpaws, although he's been given more and more days off against them in recent seasons to help keep him fresh. Despite his low average in recent years, he contributed in his usual ways, with solid if unspectacular glovework, lefthanded power and plenty of walks. Ventura lost a step of range and some zip on his throws, but still is one of the better gloves at his position. Few are better at charging and bare-handing bunts.
In his 15-year career, Ventura has batted for .267, with 289 home runs, 1154 runs batted in, 987 runs, 1848 hits, 335 doubles, 14 triples and 38 stolen bases in 1977 games played.
Highlights
- 2-time All-Star (1992, 2002)
- 6-time Gold Glove (1991-93, 1996, 1998-99)
- Hit two grand slams in one game (September 4, 1995)
- Only player to hit one grand slam during each end of a double header (May 20, 1999)