Mike Fiore
Nickname(s): Lefty
Born: 1944
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1B-OF 1968-72 Orioles, Royals , Red Sox, Cardinals, Padres
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| Games | Average | HR | RBI |
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254 | .227 | 13 | 50 |
Originally signed by the Mets, the Brooklynite was taken by the Orioles in the first-year
draft. An excellent fielder, he had a good eye at the plate, and surprising power.
(EW)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
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The Royals split a pair with the Athletics, taking the opener, 4–1 as Mike Fiore hits the first homer in the Royals' history. Bill Butler wins over Blue Moon Odom. Jim Nash shuts out the Royals in the nitecap, 3–0, with Reggie Jackson and Dick Green supplying homers.
» June 29, 1969:
Tony Oliva collects eight straight hits in the Twins' twinbill split with the Royals. Kansas City takes the opener, 7–2, behind homers by Mike Fiore and Bob Oliver. Oliva flied out his first time up, then stroked three singles. In the Twins 12–2 win in game two, Oliva hits two homers, a double and two singles, driving in five runs. |
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