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Famous Mormons in Baseball Page 3
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Dane Iorg catcher Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Kansas City Royals San Diego Padres |
He was born in Eureka, California. He is Garth Iorg's brother. Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1st round (22nd pick) of the 1971 amateur draft (Secondary Phase). He began his Major League baseball career six years later. He played 10 seasons on 4 teams and ended his big league playing career in 1986. His nephew, Isaac Iorg, is also pursuing a career in professional baseball. | CNN |
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Garth Iorg third base Toronto Blue Jays |
He was born in Arcata, California. He is Dane Iorg's brother. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 8th round of the 1973 amateur draft. He began his Major League baseball career 5 years later with the Toronto Blue Jays. He played for 9 seasons on one team and ended his big league playing career in 1987. His son, Isaac Iorg, is also pursuing a career in professional baseball. | CNN |
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Ryan Jensen San Francisco Giants |
He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 8th round of the 1996 amateur draft.
He began his major league career five years later (2001). LDS Athlete List by Kelly Martinez, Meridian Magazine, 05 Dec 2003 |
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Gary Johnson Anaheim Angeles |
He is from Atherton, California.
The Texas Rangers picked him out of high school in the 18th round of the
June 1994 draft, but he decided to go to college at the University of
California Berkeley on a baseball scholarship.
In 1996, he served a mission in Spain.
After his mission, he played in the outfield for the Cougars.
The Angels chose Johnson in the 19th round of the June 1999
draft.
In 2003, he was called up to the Anaheim Angels from the Salt Lake City
Stingers, a AAA club.
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Jason Johnson pitcher Detroit Tigers |
Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1992.
He began his Major League baseball career five years later.
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Wally Joyner first base California Angels Kansas City Royals San Diego Padres Atlanta Braves Anaheim Angels |
Drafted by the California Angels in the 3rd round of the 1983 amateur
draft.
"The kind, practicing Mormon was popular with fans and teammates."
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Jeff Kent second base Toronto Blue Jays New York Mets Cleveland Indians San Francisco Giants Houston Astros Los Angeles Dodgers |
Originally drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 20th round of the 1989 draft
out of the University of California at Berkeley. April 12, 1992 marked his Major
League debut. A five-time All-Star, Kent won the National League MVP Award in
2000 and has finished in the N.L.'s top 10 in MVP voting in three other
seasons. While quietly establishing himself as one of the best hitting second
basemen in MLB history, Kent is certain to be inducted into Baseball's Hall of
Fame. He is the only player to have hit more than 300 career home runs as a
second baseman and has hit 20 or more home runs in 11 of his 15 full MLB
seasons. His nearly 1400 RBI's would place him fourth on the Hall of Fame's
career RBI leaders for second basemen. "I'm a Mormon . I don't do a lot of the off-the-field activities that athletes are known to do. And I guess I've created a world that is unlike the typical world of a professional athlete." "I'm a calm and peaceful player, versus an emotional player. I might show a lot of emotion out there, but inside, I really try to calm my emotions and be peaceful in my play. I think a lot of people sometimes might misinterpret how much I care about the game because I don't like to talk about it, and that's far from the truth. I love this game with a passion."
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Harmon Killebrew power hitter Washington Senators Minnesota Twins Kansas City Royals |
Born in Payette, Idaho. He began his Major League baseball career in 1954. The “Killer” hit 573 career home runs and more than 40 home runs during a single season on eight separate occasions. He played for 22 seasons on 3 different teams and ended his big league playing career in 1975. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984. (It is believed his silhouette inspired the current Major League Baseball logo.) Baseball Almanac |
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Vance Law third base Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago White Sox Montreal Expos Chicago Cubs Oakland Athletics |
He was born in Boise, Idaho, the son of
Vern
Law.
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 38th round of the 1978 amateur
draft.
He began his Major League baseball career two years later.
He was traded to the White Sox in March 1982 and became Chicago's everyday
third baseman in 1983.
On May 8 and 9, 1984 against the Brewers, he played all 25 innings of the
longest game in Alabama history, establishing the record for the longest
errorless game by a third baseman.
He played for 11 seasons on 5 different teams and ended his big league
playing career in 1991.
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Vernon Law pitcher Pittsburg Pirates |
During
his playing career, Law earned the nickname "Deacon" for his clean Mormon
lifestyle. Nicknamed the "Preacher" by his teammates because of his deep religious beliefs. He was largely responsible for the Pirates' World Championship in 1960. Legend has it that while Law was on the bench, his teammates in the dugout regaled the umpire with profane language. Knowing Law and his convictions, the umpire approached him and said he didn't belong in the company of those men that day and sent him to the showers. "Vern Law - The Power of Prayer" by Ray Robinson
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