1993 Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Team Photo Detroit Tigers Minor League Affiliate
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1993 Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Team Photo Detroit Tigers Minor League Affiliate . The Mud Hens finished the 1993 International League season with a65–77 record, placing 5th in the West Division. While they did not make the playoffs, the roster was filled with players who had or would go on to have careers in Major League Baseball (MLB). This team photo features the 1993 Toledo Mud Hens , the Triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers at the time. During this season, they played their home games at Ned Skeldon Stadium in Maumee, Ohio. 1993 Season Summary The Mud Hens finished the 1993 International League season with a 65–77 record , placing 5th in the West Division. While they did not make the playoffs, the roster was filled with players who had or would go on to have careers in Major League Baseball (MLB). Notable Players & Staff The roster included several names familiar to baseball fans of the 1990s: Manager: Joe Sparks. Rico Brogna: A first baseman who became a key starter for the Mets and Phillies. Buddy Groom: A left-handed reliever who eventually pitched in over 700 MLB games. John Cangelosi: A speedy outfielder known for his base-stealing, who led the team with a .292 batting average that year. Shawn Hare: Led the team in RBIs (76) and was one of their top power hitters alongside Rich Rowland , who hit a team-high 21 home runs. Chris Gomez: An infielder who went on to have a long 16-season career in the majors. Key to the Rows (from image text) First Row: Includes batboys Eric Olsen and Tyson Steele, plus players like Marty Pevey and Rico Brogna. Middle Row: Features coaching staff including manager Joe Sparks and hitting coach Bob Reimink. Back Row: Includes pitchers and staff such as Sean Bergman, Buddy Groom, and Ron Rightnowar.
