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Roberto Alomar is a Hall of Fame second baseman who won 10 Gold Glove Awards and is widely regarded as the finest defensive second baseman of his generation.
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Roberto Alomar ranks #72 of 209 in the Baseball Player ranking, behind Reggie Jackson, ahead of Trevor Hoffman.
Ten Gold Gloves, elite second baseman, postseason acclaim, spitting incident and ban hurt consensus reputation.
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Which teams did Roberto Alomar win the World Series with?
Alomar won consecutive championships with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1992 and 1993. His ninth-inning home run against Oakland closer Dennis Eckersley was a defining moment of the 1992 American League Championship Series.
Why was Roberto Alomar considered an elite defensive second baseman?
Alomar combined exceptional range, quick hands, and acrobatic turns around second base. He won 10 Gold Glove Awards, then a record for a major-league second baseman.
Which cap appears on Roberto Alomar's Hall of Fame plaque?
Alomar entered Cooperstown in 2011 with a Toronto Blue Jays cap on his plaque. He became the first Hall of Fame inductee depicted with the Blue Jays logo.
Was Roberto Alomar only known for his defense?
No. Alomar was also a switch-hitter, a 12-time All-Star, and a four-time Silver Slugger winner, giving him substantial offensive value alongside his 10 Gold Gloves.
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