Roberto Alomar

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Roberto "Robbie" Alomar Velázquez (Spanish pronunciation: [aloma]; born February 5, 1968) is a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player for the San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, and Arizona Diamondbacks (1988–2004). He is regarded as one of the best second basemen and all-around players in the game. In addition to winning four Silver Slugger Awards for his hitting, the 12-time All-Star won more Gold Glove Awards (10) than any other second baseman in baseball history. He ranks third in games played (2,320), fifth in stolen bases (4,524), and seventh in doubles (504) and assists (6,512), and eighth in hits (2,480), with fifth in runs (1,407). Alomar was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011, becoming the first Hall of Fame member to be depicted as a Blue Jays player on his plaque.

Sandy Alomar Sr., the son of MLB second baseman Sandy Alomar Sr., Alomar followed in his father's footsteps by joining the Padres as an amateur free agent in 1985. He made his big league debut three years ago with the team, establishing himself as an elite base-stealing, hitting, and fielding threat prior to being named an All-Star in 1990. He was traded to the Blue Jays as a result of three straight American League Championship Series (ALCS) appearances and being named the 1992 ALCS Most Valuable Player (MVP), culminating in back-to-back World Series championships in 1992 and 1993. Alomar joined the Orioles in 1995, led the team to two ALCS appearances, and he received the 1998 All-Star Game MVP Award in his last year with the team. He then played for the Indians for three years, enjoying his most enjoyable years in 1999 and 2001, leading his team to the playoffs and becoming an AL MVP Award finalist both years. Alomar spent the last ten years of his career with the Mets, White Sox, and Diamondbacks before retiring in 2005 in spring training.

Alomar, a switch hitter, had a.300 batting average during his career. The Blue Jays retired their number 12 shortly after induction into the 2011 Hall of Fame.

Alomar became the owner of RA12, a pro-Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente team, in 2020. He has also served on the LBPRC Board of Directors.

Following an independent inquiry into allegations of sexual assault dating back to 2014, Alomar was barred from baseball in 2021. The Blue Jays also reported that Alomar would be suspended from the highest level of Excellence in April 2021, and that his retired number banner would be removed at Rogers Centre.

Early life

Alomar was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and raised in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Santos "Sandy" Alomar Sr. and Mara Velázquez, Alomar's son, grew up in a baseball family. Sandy Jr. and his older brother were mostly raised by their mother, due to their father's service as a major league second baseman. When Puerto Rico's summer came, they hired their father, who let his sons hang around the clubhouse, shag fly balls, and enjoy the game—particularly Thurman Munson and Graig Nettles. Alomar adored his father and José Cruz, both of whom were All-Star players, growing up.

Personal life

On June 1, 2009, Alomar married Puerto Rican model Maripily Rivera. Rivera pleaded guilty of domestic assault on three occasions, including her life as a result of Alomar's assault of a knife, and she wanted to end the relationship early this year. Rivera had threatened to divorce him unless he gave her half ownership of his Tampa home, according to Alomar. In a private deal, the divorce was finalized on July 12, 2011.

At least four people, including his ex-wife, had accused Alomar of reportedly exposing them to HIV, and they had been sued. Meghann Shaughnessy, a professional tennis player from 2004 to 2006, was in a relationship with Alomar, who said she was exposed to HIV. Alomar paid $4 million in settlements to Shaughnessy and Ilya Dall, another ex-girlfriend, according to the Alomar's prosecutor.

Alomar married Kim Perks at the Art Gallery of Ontario on December 12, 2012. In 2014, their first daughter was born. The Alomars live in Toronto.

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Career

Alomar signed with the San Diego Padres at the age of 17, and joined the Charleston Rainbows, the team's Class-A affiliate. He won the California League batting title with a.346 average while playing for the Reno Padres.

Alomar made his major league debut against the Houston Astros on April 22, 1988, registering a hit off of Nolan Ryan in his first at bat. He established himself as a solid hitter and baserunner with the Padres, as well as a strong arm, making spectacular plays on ground balls hit deep in the hole between first and second base, well behind second base. For the first time in 1990, he made it to the National League Reserve Team.

In exchange for Fred McGriff and Tony Fernández, Alomar and Joe Carter were traded to the Toronto Blue Jays on December 5, 1990. He formed himself into a premier offensive second baseman in Toronto, combining a.300-plus batting average with fire and high end speed on the bases. With 11 triples and 53 stolen bases, he capitalized on his speed, winning the team's first appearance in three consecutive playoff appearances. He hit 105 runs, 87 walks, and had a.405 on-base percentage in the following year. Alomar had his best season with the Blue Jays in 1993, batting.326, third best in the American League behind teammates John Olerud and Paul Molitor. He was a pivot figure in Toronto's World Series championships in 1992 and 1993; in Game 6 of the 1992 World Series, he scored the series-winning run on Dave Winfield's two-run double in the 11th inning. Dennis Eckersley, Oakland's game-tying home run against Alomar in Game 4 of the 1992 American League Championship Series (ALCS), is considered by many as the team's most important hit; he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the season. In 1995, he played 104 games without missing an error, setting an AL record for second basemen. Alomar was selected to the All-Star team and received the Gold Glove Award in each of his five seasons with the Blue Jays.

Alomar signed with the Baltimore Orioles on December 21, 1995, just as Toronto was trying to rebuild, while Baltimore was turning into a pennant-contending unit. He teamed with Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. in Baltimore to create a formidable double-play team. Alomar played for the Orioles in 1996 and 1997, a series-winning home run in Game 4 of the 1996 American League Division Series (ALDS), though the Orioles were eliminated in the ALCS both years. In 1998, he was named the All-Star Game MVP of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Alomar erupted in a tense discussion over a reported third strike with umpire John Hirschbeck and spat in his face on September 27, 1996. Hirschbeck denied a racial insult and that Hirschbeck had been chastised since one son died of ALD, while another had been recently diagnosed as well. Hirschbeck had to be physically barred from confronting Alomar in the players' locker room after learning of his personal life.

In 1997, Alomar was suspended for the first five regular-season games but gave $50,000 to ALD research. On April 22, 1997, Alomar and Hirschbeck publicly disclosed their differences and expressed their apologies to each other, standing at home plate and shaking hands in front of the crowd at an Orioles game.

Alomar began his Cleveland Indians four-year contract on November 24, 1998, joining his All-Star brother, Sandy Jr. Alomar had two of his finest seasons in Cleveland. With 24 home runs, 120 RBI, 99 runs, 99 walks, a.422 on-base percentage, and a.533 slugging percentage, he set career highs in 1999. He batted.336/.541, with 20 home runs, 100 RBI, and 30 steals. Cleveland made the playoffs in 1999, losing in the ALDS to the Boston Red Sox, but in 2001, the Seattle Mariners fell in the ALDS. In 1999 and 2001, Alomar came third in AL MVP voting, and fourth in 2001.

Alomar joined shortstop Omar Vizquel on the field to form another undefeated middle-infield pairing. The entire Cleveland infield committed 34 errors in 2000, just one more than the record low set by the New York Mets infield the year before. The Gold Glove Award was won by Vizquel, Alomar, and third baseman Travis Fryman together, making them one of only eight shortstop-second baseman duos to achieve this feat in the same year.

Alomar was sent by the New York Mets before the 2002 season, for pitcher Billy Traber and outfielder Alex Escobar.

Alomar's record in 2002 was.376/.376 with 53 runs scored, with 53 RBI and 73 runs, while falling apart defensively at second base. The Mets were perplexed by Alomar's mediocre play, which some blamed to his inability with being under greater scrutiny from New York supporters and media. However, Alomar's funk could be revived from his funk in 2003 after a midseason trade back to the American League to the Chicago White Sox. With the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004, there was more misery to come, including a two-month absence with a broken right hand. Alomar made his return to the White Sox on August 5th, defeating him by.263/.392 in 56 games.

For the 2005 season, Alomar agreed to a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. However, he resigned on March 19, 2005, after a spring training stint plagued by back and vision difficulties, he announced his resignation on March 19, 2005.

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