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A.J. Pierzynski is a Major League Baseball catcher from Orlando who is known as much for his talent as for his habit of irritating opponents.
Born Dec. 30, 1976, in New York, he debuted in the majors in 1998 with the Minnesota Twins but didn't establish himself as a starter until 2001. He stayed with the Twins until he was traded to the Sa...
Born Dec. 30, 1976, in New York, he debuted in the majors in 1998 with the Minnesota Twins but didn't establish himself as a starter until 2001. He stayed with the Twins until he was traded to the Sa...
A.J. Pierzynski is a Major League Baseball catcher from Orlando who is known as much for his talent as for his habit of irritating opponents.
Born Dec. 30, 1976, in New York, he debuted in the majors in 1998 with the Minnesota Twins but didn't establish himself as a starter until 2001. He stayed with the Twins until he was traded to the San Francisco Giants for the 2004 season. He joined the Chicago White Sox in 2005. That season, he hit a career-low .257 average but with a career-high 18 home runs, helping the White Sox roll through the playoffs and sweep the Houston Astros in the World Series. Entering 2008, he has hit at least 10 homers in the past five seasons.
In 2006, he became part of Windy City Series lore when he was punched by Cubs catcher Michael Barrett after scoring a run. Barrett was suspended, but Pierzynski received only a fine.
Born Dec. 30, 1976, in New York, he debuted in the majors in 1998 with the Minnesota Twins but didn't establish himself as a starter until 2001. He stayed with the Twins until he was traded to the San Francisco Giants for the 2004 season. He joined the Chicago White Sox in 2005. That season, he hit a career-low .257 average but with a career-high 18 home runs, helping the White Sox roll through the playoffs and sweep the Houston Astros in the World Series. Entering 2008, he has hit at least 10 homers in the past five seasons.
In 2006, he became part of Windy City Series lore when he was punched by Cubs catcher Michael Barrett after scoring a run. Barrett was suspended, but Pierzynski received only a fine.
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Blinding sun, poor pitching contribute to Angels' loss to White Sox
The Angels lost Thursday because they couldn't see into a blinding sun and because pitcher C.J. Wilson couldn't seem to find home plate.
The Chicago White Sox took advantage, using sun-caused misplays and six walks in less than four innings by under-the-...Tags: Chris Sale, Gold Glove Awards, Alexei Ramirez, C.J. Wilson (baseball), David Carpenter
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White Sox pitcher Philip Humber enjoys a perfect moment
SEATTLE -- For only a few seconds Saturday, Philip Humber's perfect game bid was out of his hands. "Go get it," Humber said as catcher A.J. Pierzynski chased down an errant slider that pinch-hitter Brendan Ryan was ruled to have swung at. "Throw him out....
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A.J. Pierzynski likes this baseball broadcasting stuff
The Fabulous ForumA.J. Pierzynski on Fox: Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski made baseball fans notice when he had an insightful discussion during the ALCS broadcast on Fox about how well Texas catcher Mike Napoli blocked the plate.... -
Angels' Conger making the most of his opportunity
The Fabulous ForumHank Conger wasn't the only one who figured he'd start this season at Salt Lake City. He hit just .231 in spring training, more than 70 points below Bobby Wilson, his chief competition for the roster spot reserved for a...... -
Hank Conger gets third straight start at catcher for Angels
The Fabulous ForumComing out of spring training the assumption was that Jeff Mathis had won the starting job behind the plate for Angels, Bobby Wilson would be his backup and Hank Conger would be in triple A if the Angels hadn't placed...... -
Dan Haren (4-0) and the Angels stay hot in win over White Sox
The Fabulous ForumDan Haren ran his record to 4-0 by holding the Chicago White Sox scoreless through six innings Sunday, pitching the Angels to a 4-2 victory and a sweep of the teams' three-game series. Haren, who threw a one-hit shutout in...... -
Jeff Mathis back behind plate for Angels
The Fabulous ForumJeff Mathis was back in the Angels' lineup Sunday against the Chicago White Sox left-hander Mark Buehrle. Mathis was expected to be the starting catcher when spring training ended, but after his average fell to .192, he watched rookie Hank...... -
Aybar looks to continue hot hitting against White Sox; Kendrick not in lineup
The Fabulous ForumErick Aybar never quite took to the leadoff spot last season. After his break-out 2009, when he hit .312 with a .353 on-base percentage, 70 runs and 58 runs batted in, the Angels shortstop slumped to a .253 average, .306...... -
Howie Kendrick to start in LF for Angels Tuesday night
The Fabulous ForumHowie Kendrick, who has never played the outfield in 10 professional seasons, will start in left field against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in place Vernon Wells, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a...... -
George W. Bush in foul-up at Rangers game
Top of the TicketVideo as George W. Bush nearly gets beaned and tackled during the game against the White Sox.... -
Harrelson erupts after Quintana ejection
Hawk Harrelson has been known to get hot when calls go against the Chicago White Sox, and the colorful broadcaster unleashed one of his more memorable rants Wednesday when rookie left-hander Jose Quintana was ejected by home plate umpire Mark Wegner....
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Sox sweep Rays for 8th straight victory
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After watching his manager and starting pitcher get ejected in the fourth inning, rookie closer Addison Reed admitted after the White Sox's 4-3 victory over the Rays that this triumph was the most special of their eight...
Tags: Addison Reed, Alexei Ramirez, Tampa Bay Rays, Jesse Crain, Luke Scott
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