Jermaine Dye
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| Chicago White Sox — No. 23 | |
| Right fielder | |
| Born: January 28, 1974 Vacaville, California |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
| May 17, 1996 for the Atlanta Braves | |
| Selected MLB statistics (through April 28, 2008) |
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| Batting average | .275 |
| Home runs | 266 |
| Runs batted in | 904 |
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Jermaine Terrell Dye (born January 28, 1974 in Vacaville, California) is a right fielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox. Dye has also played with the Atlanta Braves (1996), Kansas City Royals (1997-2001), and Oakland Athletics (2001-04), joining the White Sox prior to the 2005 season. He bats and throws right-handed. Dye is said to have one of the strongest arms in the outfield.[citation needed]
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[edit] Professional career
Dye attended Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California, and was selected by Atlanta in the 17th round of the 1993 amateur draft. He went to high school at Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville. Dye began his major league career with the Atlanta Braves (hitting a home run in his first at-bat), and contributed to their 1996 National League championship and played in the 1996 World Series. He was traded to Kansas City on March 27, 1997. In 1999 Dye played in 158 games for the Royals, hitting 26 home runs. The next year he made the American League All-Star team.
Dye was traded to the Oakland Athletics on July 25, 2001. After the trade, he posted a .913 OPS for Oakland, helping them clinch the division. In game 4 of the 2001 American League Division Series, Dye fouled a ball off his leg, shattering his fibula. Dye struggled to return to from the injury, posting modest numbers and missing 123 games over the next three seasons. Prior to the 2005 season, Dye was signed by the Chicago White Sox to a two-year, $10.15 million contract with an option for 2007.[1]
In 2005, Dye played 145 games--the most he'd played since his injury. He hit 31 homers, had a .512 slugging percentage and stole 11 bases. Dye was named MVP of the 2005 World Series, having had a .438 batting average, one home run and three RBIs. His RBI single off Houston Astros closer Brad Lidge provided the deciding run in a 1-0 Game 4 victory, clinching the Series sweep. In 2006, Dye made it to his second All-Star game after a strong first half in which he hit .318 with 25 home runs and a .646 slugging percentage. Dye's 2006 season was by far the best he has had. He finished 2nd in the league in Home Runs (44), 5th in RBIs (120), and 12th in Batting Average (.315). He was awarded a Silver Slugger award for his performance in 2006. Dye now resides with his 3 kids and wife Trisha in Arizona.
On Mother's Day, May 14, 2006, Dye was one of more than 50 hitters who brandished a pink bat to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation.
On October 30, 2006, the White Sox exercised their $6.75 million option for Dye's 2007 season.[1] He was signed to a two year extension on August 2007.
[edit] Highlights
- Two time All-Star (2000 & 2006)
- Gold Glove Award (2000)
- Two time American League Player of the Month (April 2000 & August 2001)
- 2005 World Series MVP
- 2006 American League Outstanding Player in the Players Choice Awards
- Top 5 MVP vote-receiver once (5th, 2006)
- Silver Slugger Award (2006)
[edit] 2005 World Series playoffs
Paul Konerko caught the ball from Juan Uribe to conclude the 2005 World Series and to conclude 88 years of frustration. Dye was named the World Series MVP for his performance against the Houston Astros.
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[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube
| Preceded by Albert Belle Jim Thome |
American League Player of the Month April 2000 August 2001 |
Succeeded by Edgar Martínez Eric Chavez |
| Preceded by Manny Ramírez |
World Series MVP 2005 |
Succeeded by David Eckstein |
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