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Mike Piazza

Catcher

Class of 2016

Mike Piazza

Catcher

Class of 2016
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Mike Piazza went from 62nd round draft pick to becoming one of the greatest hitting catchers in the game's history.

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About Mike Piazza

As a baseball underdog, it doesn’t get much more challenging than being a 62nd round draft choice. But in less than 30 years, Mike Piazza went from the 1,390th player chosen in the 1988 MLB Draft to a plaque in Cooperstown.

Along the way, Piazza firmly established himself as one of the greatest hitting catchers in the history of the game.

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The Basics

Year inducted
2016
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Birth Place
Norristown, Pennsylvania
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Birth Year
1968

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
New York Mets
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Primary Position
Catcher
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Bats
Right
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Throws
Right
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Played For
Los Angeles Dodgers, 1992-1998
Florida Marlins, 1998
New York Mets, 1998-2005
San Diego Padres, 2006
Oakland Athletics, 2007

Career MLB Stats

Games
1,912
At bats
6,911
Hits
2,127
Walks
759
Runs
1,048
Doubles
344
Triples
8
Home Runs
427
RBI
1,335
Stolen Bases
17
Batting Average
.308
Ops
.922
On Base %
.377
Slugging %
.545
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Mike Piazza Stories

Explore the archives and go deep into the lives, careers, and stories of the Hall of Fame's honorees.

Mets change franchise course by trading for Piazza

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Piazza jersey from first game after 9/11 continues to inspire

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#CardCorner: 2002 Leaf Mike Piazza

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Dawson, Lasorda, Piazza help welcome back baseball in 1995

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Written by: Bruce Markusen
 
Written by: Bruce Markusen
 
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