January 3rd in 1990s Baseball
Happy 1990s Birthday to Jim Dwyer, who debuted with the Cardinals in 1973 and wrapped up his career with the Twins in 1990 before playing in the Senior League.
He spent most of his career as a platoon outfielder and a pinch-hitter and won a ring with the Orioles in 1983.
Happy 1990s Birthday to John Leister, who appeared in 10 games for the Red Sox in 1987 and 1990.
Darren Daulton was born OTD in 1962. Dutch was a fan favorite in Philadelphia, earning three All-Star nods and a Silver Slugger and helping the Phils reach the World Series in 1993.
He finished his career with the Marlins in 1997 by winning a ring. Dutch passed away in 2017.
Happy 1990s Birthday to Howard Hilton, who pitched in two games for the 1990 Cardinals.
Happy 1990s Birthday to Luis Rivera, who spent 11 years in the bigs with five teams and was a long-time coach and minor league manager.
Russ Swan was born OTD in 1964 and who won 14 games for the Mariners, Giants, and Cleveland between 1989 and 1994. He passed away at age 42 from a fall in his home.
Happy 1990s Birthday to Luis Sojo, who debuted with the Blue Jays in 1990 and spent 13 years in the bigs with five teams. He won four rings with the Yankees and one with the Blue Jays. Not too shabby.
Happy 1990s Birthday to Mark Dewey, who won 12 games with 8 saves for the Giants, Pirates, and Mets between 1990 and 1996 and spent nearly 20 years as a pitching coach.
Happy 1990s Birthday to Jimmy Rogers, who went 2-4 for the 1995 Blue Jays.
Happy 1990s Birthday to Cris Colon, who appeared in 14 games for the Rangers in 1992 and played professionally from 1987 through 2007 in the U.S. and abroad.
Happy 1990s Birthday to DaRond Stovall, who played 62 games for the Expos in 1998.
Happy 1990s Birthday to A.J. Burnett, who spent 17 years in the bigs with five teams, winning 164 games, including a no-hitter against the Padres in 2001.
1/3/91
The Expos sign Jeff Fassero as a free agent.
After spending seven years in the minor leagues, he finally reaches the bigs in 1991 and pitches for 16 years, winning 121 games and placing 9th in the 1996 N.L. Cy Young race.
1/3/92
The Angels sign Don Robinson as a free agent.
He splits the year between the Angels and the Phillies and his major league career is over.
1/3/96
The Mariners sign Paul Sorrento as a free agent.
Sorrento hits 54 homers in two seasons for Seattle and finishes his big-league career with the Devil Rays.
1/3/96
The Atlanta Braves sign Jerome Walton as a free agent.
He plays 37 games at the big league level in 1996 and spends his final two major league season with the Orioles and Rays.
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