Félix Fermín

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Félix Fermín
Second Baseman/Shortstop
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 8, 1987
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Final game
August 7, 1996
for the Chicago Cubs
Career statistics
Batting average     .259
Hits     718
Runs batted in     207
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • Wrist curled 25lbs. in Winterhaven

Félix José Fermín Minaya (born October 9, 1963 in Mao, Dominican Republic) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1987-1988), Cleveland Indians (1989-1993), Seattle Mariners (1994-1995) and Chicago Cubs (1996).

Fermín helped the Mariners win the American League's Western Division in 1995. He led the AL in sacrifice hits (32) in 1989; he also led the AL in most at bats per strikeout (34.3) in 1993.

In a 10-season career, Fermín played in 903 games and had 2,767 at bats, 294 runs, 718 hits, 86 doubles, 11 triples, 4 home runs, 207 runs batted in, 27 stolen bases, 166 walks, a .259 batting average, a .305 on base percentage, a .303 slugging average, 838 total bases.

Fermín is currently the manager for Águilas Cibaeñas of the Dominican Winter League. Since 2000, he has led the team to three championships.

As a player, his nickname was "El Gato", earned by his quick reflexes and defense.

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