A to Z Angels: Sandy Alomar, Sr.

Sandy Alomar, Sr (Left) pictured with former Major Leaguer and son Sandy Alomar, Jr. Name: Santos (Sandy) Alomar, Sr.Nickname: Iron Pony Bats: Switch hitterThrows: RightPosition: Second baseman Number(s): 1,2,4,24Years Played As an Angel: 1969-1974Angels’ Stats: 3,054 AB’s, 8 HR’s, 162 RBI’s, 139 SB’s, .248 Avg.Career Stats: 4,760 AB’s, 13 HR’s, 282 RBI’s, 227 SB’s, .245 Avg.How He Was Acquired: Traded from Chicago White Sox in 1969 with Bobby Priddy for Bobby Knoop.Why You Should Know Him: Born in Salinas Puerto Rico, Alomar Sr., a second baseman, played for six different major league clubs: Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves (1964-66); New York Mets (1967); Chicago White Sox (1967-69); California Angels (1969-74); New York Yankees (1974-76) and Texas Rangers (1977-78). He is also the father of former major league players Roberto (second base) and Sandy Jr. (Catcher). Primarily a second baseman but was able to play all infield and outfield positions.Alomar holds the A...