Four-Time All-Star Rafael Palmeiro Joins Skeeters
September 17, 2015 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Sugar Land Space Cowboys News Release
SUGAR LAND, Texas - The Sugar Land Skeeters and manager Gary Gaetti announced the signing of four-time MLB All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner, Rafael Palmeiro to the Skeeters. Rafael joins his oldest son, Patrick, for the final three games of the season. Palmeiro is one of four members of the 500 home run and 3,000 hit club, joining Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Eddie Murray.
"We discussed me playing earlier this year and it's something I've looked forward to since then," Palmeiro said. "The chance to play with my son is an opportunity the Skeeters have offered me and I'm very excited to make it happen this weekend."
Palmeiro will make his debut with Sugar Land at Constellation Field on Friday evening and is expected to play on Saturday and Sunday for the final games against the Camden Riversharks. First pitch for Friday is slated for 7:05 PM and Saturday's game will begin at 6:05 PM. Sunday's season finale will begin at 5:05 PM.
Palmeiro, 50, was a first-round selection, 22nd-overall, of the 1985 draft out of Mississippi State where he was the first and only member of the SEC to win the Triple Crown. A .288 career hitter, Palmeiro boasts 569 long balls and 3,020 hits over his 20-year big league career with the Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers. He led all of Major League Baseball in hits with 191 in 1990, doubles (49) in '91 and runs (124) in '93. The first baseman won three-straight Gold Gloves from 1997-99 with the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles.
The Skeeters continue the 2015 campaign against Camden this evening at the friendly confines of Constellation Field. First pitch is slated for 7:05 PM with gates opening at 6. Fans can follow along with the action on ESPN3.com. Tickets are still available for the 2015 season. Sign up today by calling the box office at 281-240-4487 to join the swarm.
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