Peter,
Which one-time Angels’ outfielder was named after his father’s Hall of Fame teammate?
Hint: #1 He had a few Hall of Fame teammates himself.
Hint: #2 He once pinch-hit for Barry Bonds in a game where Bonds had already homered twice.
Hint: #3 He is the only player power pitcher Terry Francona ever struck out.
Wednesday’s question answered:
Q. Which player’s sixth career leadoff home run was also the home run that placed him in the 300/300 club?
Hint: #1 He was on one end of the worst trade in Orioles’ history, according to locals.
Hint: #2 He’s the only outfielder to win a Gold Glove at age 39.
A. STEVE FINLEY [SABR Bio]
– Ans. On 14-Jun-2006, Finley, the first player to come to bat, started the game against his erstwhile teammates with the 300th of his 304 career HRs. He had stolen the 300th of his career 320 stolen bases 2 years before. Other members of this “Club” include Wille Mays & Andre Dawson & Alex Rodriguez.
– #1 Pete Harnisch, Curt Schilling & he were traded to the Houston Astros for Glenn Davis on 10-Jan-1991. Davis’ career WAR from that point on was 0.7. The collective WAR of the 3 players traded for him was 141.3 after the trade. (Seems the “locals” have a case!)
– #2 Finley’s GG in 2004 was the 5th of his career.
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I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis.
I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God.
I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree.
Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons.
I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA.
While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon..
In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God.
We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987).
From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting.
Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982.
I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects.
In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston.
In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018.
Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia.
In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey.
As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova.
Love and God Bless,
Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi
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