Washington finished his MLB career with a modest 20 home runs and 146 RBIs. background-color:#ba3434; Related Content. Chicago Tribunes LaMond Pope and the APs Janie McCauley contributed to this report. Claudells shoulders were so wide that he could have his entire name on the back of his uniform and the letters would still go in a straight line.. Washington would finish his career with 164 home runs, Claudell Washington Baseball Cards Listings 1 - 100 of 197 1983 Topps - [Base] #235 Claudell Washington [PSA 10 GEM MT] $104.90 1975 Topps - [Base] - Minis #647 Claudell Washington 4 from $13.49 2017 Topps - Rediscover Topps Buybacks - Silver #1987-15 Claudell Washington $6.73 1975 Topps - [Base] #647 Claudell Washington 14 from $3.79 To put the contract numbers of the time in perspective, it had been only a year earlier that Houston Astros pitcher Nolan Ryan signed the first contract paying $1 million a year. He was subsequently dealt to the Chicago White Sox and the New York Mets. But he never developed into a big star in Oakland. He was 65. Washington was originally signed by As scout Jim Guinn as an undrafted free agent in 1972 and made it to the majors two years later as a 19-year-old. Washington died early Wednesday morning in the Bay Area according to his friend, As scout and former major leaguer Shooty Babitt. [6] He repeated this feat on June 22, 1980, while playing for the New York Mets. And at just 26 years old, it was easy to project him to last another He was 65. The well-traveled Washington played for seven different teams and wound up hitting 164 home runs with a .278 batting average and 824 RBIs. Washington played with seven teams in his career, finishing with 1,884 hits, 164 home runs and 312 stolen bases. to end treatment for the disease. "[9], On March 17, 2010, Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reported that Washington tested positive for cocaine during the 2009 season and has acknowledged using cocaine.[10]. Im at total peace with my life. Whereas he had no bargaining Guinn also signed Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson and Babitt, among others. Phone: 602.496.1460 As Florida Gov. DeSantis! Washington had been battling prostate cancer. 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He then hit .308 with 77 RBIs and 40 stolen bases the following year when he made his first All-Star team. Jon Becker is a digital producer for the Bay Area News Group. -- Rivera addressed some of the Commanders' recent roster moves, starting with the release of quarterback . Washington signed as a free agent with Atlanta before the 1981 season and helped the Braves win the National League West in his second season there. The outfielder also hit the 10,000th home run in New York Yankees history, connecting off Minnesotas Jeff Reardon in 1988. Manuel Roig-Franzia / Washington Post: Ron DeSantis's scorn-filled book sets tone for potential campaign. Ex-As star Claudell Washington of Berkeley, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Ex-As star Claudell Washington of Berkeley dead at 65, Onetime As phenom Claudell Washington, fighting cancer, takes stock of a long career, one game in particular. Washington played with seven teams in his career, finishing with 1,884 hits, 164 home runs and 312 stolen bases. from the SABR BioProject, More Claudell Washington Pages at Baseball Reference. Babitt, who followed Washington's path from Berkeley High School to the Athletics, called Washington his "baseball hero'' and said he taught him never to accept a losing effort. us, Died: August 31, 1954 Died: Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Claudell Washington, a two-time All-Star outfielder who played 17 seasons in the majors after being called up as a teenager by the Oakland Athletics, has died. Washington coaching the Oakland Athletics in 2015, 2014 Major League Baseball Japan All-Star Series, Mellinger, Sam. [3], Following his retirement as a player, Washington worked in the New York Mets organization for five years. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. vs. MIL 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: RELATED: Jonathan V. Last / The Triad: Jeb! The news was first reported by ESPN and later confirmed by the San. I don't think any ballplayer on earth can guarantee that. Prior to the 1977 season, Washington was traded to the Texas Rangers for second baseman Rodney Scott and left-handed pitcher Jim Umbarger. Less than two years later, Washington was in the big leagues. Many thanks to him. Washington was coming off seven Washington was dealt from the Rangers to the White Sox for Bobby Bonds in 1978, and later shipped from the Braves to the Yankees for Ken Griffey Sr. in 1986. Washington, who enjoyed a 17-year major league career that ended in 1990 with the Yankees, revealed in 2018 he was battling prostate cancer and had chosen to discontinue treatment for the disease. On September 2, 2012, Washington earned his 507th win as a manager of the Texas Rangers, passing Johnny Oates for the second-most wins by a Rangers manager. Two-time MLB All-Star outfielder Claudell Washington died at the age of 65, the Oakland As announced Wednesday. years later at the age of 19. Exceeded rookie limits during 1974 season, View Player Bio Washington died early Wednesday morning in the Bay Area according to his friend, A's scout and former major leaguer Shooty Babitt. 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Claudell Washington, a two-time All-Star outfielder who played 17 seasons in the majors after being called up as a teenager by the Oakland Athletics, has died. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. If I go tomorrow, Im good, Washington told The Athletic two years ago. Those shoulders helped Washington become a 40-40 guy long before Jose Canseco arrived in Oakland. The last two managers Claudell Washington played for remembered the two-time Yankees outfielder the same way on Wednesday, the day he died . All rights reserved. Ive got a heavy heart, an emotional Blue said. He was just a big, strong dude, man, Blue said while breaking into a short laugh before pausing and again adding, My hearts heavy, man., Mike Norris, Washingtons former As teammate and longtime friend, told Sports Illustrated Its a sad day.. Washington had a .264 average with six home runs and 31 RBIs in 86 games with the Sox in 1978. Fujinami shines in As spring debut duel with Ohtani; Waldichuk, bullpen struggle, As Gelof, Fishman prep for World Baseball Classic with Team Israel, Kurtenbach: I love baseballs new pitch clock, which is already changing the sport for the better, As new season with new faces gets off to good start in spring training opener. The Braves opted to promote interim manager Brian Snitker instead, and then announced the hiring of Washington as their new third base coach, replacing Bo Porter.[18]. is ron washington related to claudell washington. But he never developed into a big star in Oakland. Claudell Washington was born on August 31, 1954, in Los Angeles. Do you have a blog? copyright=new Date(); Former Braves teammate Dale Murphy said on Twitter that Washington was a favorite among teammates and in the clubhouse wherever he played and said he was thankful for their time together in Atlanta. 13,514th in major league history) The A's are saddened by the loss of World Series Champion Claudell Washington. Claudell Washington was born in Los Angeles, CA. Claudell Washington was born on Tuesday, August 31, 1954, in Los Angeles, California. bases. But Claudell wouldnt want us to feel sorry for him or moan his death, Blue added. He was 65. I've got no problem with that. Washington is portrayed in the book Moneyball that relates how the A's competed having a small budget. major-league seasons with a .280 average, pop in his bat, and speed on the His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Claudell Washington baseball stats page. Join our linker program. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [8][9], Game footage of Washington with Atlanta appears in the 1986 movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off. 75 . Ronald Louis Washington (born April 29, 1952) is an American former professional baseball shortstop. Claudell was one of those friends for me. Ronald Washington is an American former professional baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the teams like Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Houston Astros. He had "dealt with [prostate] cancer and other. He was traded from the Texas Rangers with Rusty Torres to the Sox for Bobby Bonds on May 16, 1978. He made the All-Star Game in 1975 with the A's and in 1984 with the Atlanta Braves during his long career. He was 65. In 2004, Chavez expressed his appreciation by giving Washington one of his Gold Glove trophies, signed "Wash, not without you." [17], In October 2016, it was learned that Washington was a finalist for the Atlanta Braves managerial vacancy. He was the oldest of four boys and two girls. He also became the third African American to manage a team into a World Series, joining Cito Gaston, who managed the Toronto Blue Jays to the World Championship in the 1992 and 1993 World Series, and Dusty Baker, who managed the Giants in the 2002 World Series. After spending three seasons with the organization, he was traded to the Texas Rangers. July 06, 2020 "My condolences to his family have known Claudel for over 30 years as a good friend" - Clarice Daly (Brooklyn, NY) June 20, 2020 "My deepest condolences to the family. He was traded once again midway through the following season to the New York Mets for a minor leaguer. Claudell Washington played for 7 teams; the Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees and California Angels. The outfielder also hit the 10,000th home run in New York Yankees history, connecting off Minnesotas Jeff Reardon in 1988. He was traded to the New York Yankees in 1986 in a deal that included Ken Griffey Sr. and then spent two seasons with the Angels before finishing his career in New York with the Yankees in 1990. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. On October 12, 2010, Washington became the first manager in franchise history to win a playoff series, with a 32 victory in the ALDS over the Tampa Bay Rays. He would not return to the major league level until 1981 with the Minnesota Twins where he would remain until 1986. He was originally suspended 60 days but was allowed to keep playing since he agreed to donate five percent of his salary and complete community service. [1] He attended Berkeley High School and also worked as a janitor. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Houston Astros. He feels like he's going to only get one pitch in that type of situation to do something with. He was traded to Texas in spring training in 1977, dealt to the Chicago White Sox for Bobby Bonds the following year and then traded to the Mets in 1980.

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