Mike Piazza

  • Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania

    Norristown, Pennsylvania
  • Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 62nd round

  • Appeared in first major league game

  • Made All Star Team for the first time

  • Rookie of the Year

  • Named All Star Game MVP

  • Signed a 7 year contract with the New York Mets

  • Hits 250th career homerun

  • Plays in his first World Series against the New York Yankees

  • Wins his 10th Silver Slugger Award

  • Breaks Carlton Fisk's record for most home runs by a catcher (351)

  • Joins the San Diego Padres

  • Signs a 1 year deal with the Oakland Athletics

  • Retires from Major League Baseball