
Phil Plantier made his debut with the Boston Red Sox in 1990. During the 1992 season, Plantier crushed 11 HRs and added another 35 RBI in just 53 games. He was then traded in the off-season to the San Diego Padres for Jose Melendez. Plantier then thrived in California.
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Music has one hit wonders, some have even made an entire career out of just one stretch of time where they were deemed relevant.
Baseball is like everything else, they have had their fair share of players that fit this mold.
In the next two weeks, we will take a look at hitters and pitchers that were really on fire for a stretch before they petered out just as fast.
I harken back to the movie ‘Tin Cup” for this next saying, “Greatness Courts Failure.” The difference between the two in baseball is so miniscule.
Unfortunately for every player that makes it to the show, hundreds never get their chance at all. (more…)