October 2012
This date in Kernels alumni history – October 31, 2001 – Paul O’Neill
On October 31, 2001, Paul O’Neill (Cedar Rapids Reds– 1982) went 1-4 at the plate and scored a run as the New York Yankees defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 in game four of the 2001 World Series at Yankee Stadium.
Paul O’Neill hit .288 with 281 HR and 1269 RBI during his 17 year MLB career playing for the Reds and Yankees.
Kansas City Royals acquire Ervin Santana (Cedar Rapids Kernels – 2002)
The Kansas City Royals traded minor league relief pitcher Brandon Sisk to the Los Angeles Angels to acquire Ervin Santana. Ervin Santana has posted a 96-80 record and a 4.33 E.R.A. during his eight year career thus far playing for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Santana was selected to the 2008 American League All-Star team and pitched a no-hitter on July 27, 2011.
Ervin Santana was a member of the Cedar Rapids Kernels squad that opened New Veterans Memorial Stadium in 2002. Santana posted a 14-8 record with a 4.16 E.R.A. in 27 starts as the Kernels finished 81-58 under manager Todd Clauss defeating Quad Cities in the opening round and then losing to Peoria in the semi finals of the Midwest League playoffs. He struck out 146 batters in 147 innings of work in 2002.
This date in Kernels alumni history – October 30, 2001 – Paul O’Neill
On October 30, 2001, Paul O’Neill (Cedar Rapids Reds– 1982) went 2-4 at the plate and stole a base as the New York Yankees defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in game three of the 2001 World Series at Yankee Stadium.
Paul O’Neill hit .288 with 281 HR and 1269 RBI during his 17 year MLB career playing for the Reds and Yankees.
Mike Trout (Cedar Rapids Kernels – 2009-10) has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 Rawlings Gold Glove Award
Mike Trout (Cedar Rapids Kernels – 2009-10) has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Each Major League manager and up to six coaches on each staff vote from a pool of qualified players in their respective league. Voters cannot select players from their own team. Winners will be revealed during the 2012 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Announcement Show, airing on ESPN2 on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET.
There have been six former Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni that have won a Gold Glove. Erick Aybar (Cedar rapids Kernels – 2003), Bengie Molina x2 (Cedar Rapids Kernels – 1994-95), Eric Davis x3 (Cedar Rapids Reds – 1982), Ken Reitz (Cedar Rapids Cardinals – 1969), Bobby Knoop x3 (Cedar Rapids Braves – 1958) and John Roseboro x2 (Cedar Rapids Raiders – 1955) have each earned the honor.
Cedar Rapids Alumni who have won Rawlings Gold Glove Awards
2011 Erick Aybar American League SS (Cedar Rapids Kernels 2003)
2003 Bengie Molina American League C (Cedar Rapids Kernels 1994-95)
2002 Bengie Molina American League C (Cedar Rapids Kernels 1994-95)
1989 Eric Davis National League OF (Cedar Rapids Reds 1982)
1988 Eric Davis National League OF (Cedar Rapids Reds 1982)
1987 Eric Davis National League OF (Cedar Rapids Reds 1982)
1975 Ken Reitz National League 3B (Cedar Rapids Cardinals 1969)
1968 Bobby Knoop American League 2B (Cedar Rapids Braves 1958)
1967 Bobby Knoop American League 2B (Cedar Rapids Braves 1958)
1966 Bobby Knoop American League 2B (Cedar Rapids Braves 1958)
1966 John Roseboro National League C (Cedar Rapids Raiders 1955)
1961 John Roseboro National League C (Cedar Rapids Raiders 1955)
Here are the finalists at each position in 2012.
American League
Pitcher: Jeremy Hellickson, Jake Peavy, C.J. Wilson
Catcher: Alex Avila, Russell Martin, A.J. Pierzynski, Matt Wieters
First base: Adrian Gonzalez, Eric Hosmer, Mark Teixeira
Second base: Dustin Ackley, Robinson Cano, Dustin Pedroia
Shortstop: Elvis Andrus, J.J. Hardy, Brendan Ryan
Third base: Adrian Beltre, Brandon Inge, Mike Moustakas
Left field: Alex Gordon, Desmond Jennings, David Murphy
Center field: Austin Jackson, Adam Jones, Mike Trout
Right field: Shin-Soo Choo, Jeff Francoeur, Josh Reddick
National League
Pitcher: Bronson Arroyo, Mark Buehrle, Clayton Kershaw
Catcher: Molina, Miguel Montero, Carlos Ruiz
First base: Freddie Freeman, Adam LaRoche, Votto
Second base: Darwin Barney, Aaron Hill, Phillips
Shortstop: Zack Cozart, Ian Desmond, Jose Reyes, Jimmy Rollins
Third base: Chase Headley, Aramis Ramirez, David Wright
Left field: Ryan Braun, Carlos Gonzalez, Martin Prado
Center field: Michael Bourn, Andrew McCutchen, Drew Stubbs
Right field: Jay Bruce, Andre Ethier, Jason Heyward
This date in Kernels alumni history – October 28, 2001 – Reggie Sanders
On October 28, 2001, Reggie Sanders (Cedar Rapids Reds – 1990) went 1-3 at the plate and scored two runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees 4-0 in game two of the 2001 World Series.
Reggie Sanders hit .267 with 305 HR, 983 RBI and stole 304 bases during his 17 year MLB career playing for the Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, St.
This date in Kernels alumni history – October 27, 2002 – John Lackey
On October 22, 2002, John Lackey (Cedar Rapids Kernels– 2000) worked five innings while allowing one run to earn the win as the Angels defeated the Giants 4-1 in game seven of the 2002 World Series at Edison International Field. Lackey struck out three while allowing one walk and four hits.
John Lackey has posted a 128-94 record with a 4.10 ERA thus far during his 10 year MLB career playing for the Angels and Red Sox.
This date in Kernels alumni history – October 26, 2005 – Bobby Jenks
On October 26, 2005, Bobby Jenks (Cedar Rapids Kernels– 2001) worked the ninth inning to earn the save as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Hoston Astros 1-0 in game four of the 2005 World Series at Minute Maid Park finishing the sweep and taking the title. Jenks pitched in all four games of the series earning a save in game one as well.
This date in Kernels alumni history – October 25, 1911 – Doc Crandall
On October 25, 1911, Doc Crandall (Cedar Rapids Bunnies– 1906-07) entered game five of the 1911 World Series as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the seventh as the New York Giants trailed the Philadelphia Athletics 3-1. Crandall walked but was stranded on base as the next batter grounded out.
Crandall remained in the game and took the mound in the top of the eighth.
This date in Kernels alumni history – October 24, 2000 – Paul O’Neill
On October 24, 2000, Paul O’Neill (Cedar Rapids Reds– 1982) went 3-4 at the plate with a double, a triple and a RBI as the New York Yankees fell to the New York Mets 4-2 in game three of the 2000 World Series at Shea Stadium.
Paul O’Neill hit .288 with 281 HR and 1269 RBI during his 17 year MLB career playing for the Reds and Yankees.
This date in Kernels alumni history – October 23, 2011 – Mike Napoli
On October 23, 2011, Mike Napoli (Cedar Rapids Kernels– 2001-02) went 1-2 at the plate with a pair of walks and hit a three run HR in the 6th inning as the Texas Rangers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 in game four of the 2011 World Series at Rangers Ballpark. The HR was Napoli's second of the series. He became the first catcher since 1982, Ted Simmons (Cedar Rapids Cardinals -1967), to hit a HR in game one of a World Series last Wednesday.
Seth Dohrn
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