MAMA Class of 1996

AL NEWMAN

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In recognition of his mediocre contribution to Minnesota sports


AL NEWMAN

is hereby inducted into the

Minnesota Assembly of Mediocre Athletes Hall of Fame

on this 29th day of February, 1996

"Big Al" was a light-hitting utility-man with capable defensive ability. Although he never hit a home run and struggled to hit his weight, Al found himself as a role player on both of the Twins' championship teams in the 1987 and 1991 seasons. Capable of hitting equally poorly from either side of the plate, Al's mundane but versatile abilities made him an asset to the Twins for five special seasons.

Biography

Highlights:
Al played on both the 1987 and 1991 Championship teams.
Al led the Twins in stolen bases in 1989.
In 1990, led American League second baseman in fielding (.993) and was named league's Best Utility Player in Toronto Star's manager's poll.
Turned a key 1st-inning double-play against second-place Kansas City in the last home game of 1987, clinching a share of the division title for the Twins.

Lowlights:
Al never hit a Homerun as a Twin.
.191 average in 1991, and a career .231 average as a Twin.

Mediumlights:
Al was an integral part of baseball history when he helped turn 2 triple-plays in the same game for the first time in Major League history.
Al is #15 on the Twins' all-time single-season caught-stealing list
In 1992, LAl led Southern League second baseman in games, putouts, total chances and doubleplays, was tied for lead in assists, and set a club record for stolen bases.

Personal:
Al is currently the Twins' 3rd base coach.
Attended San Diego State, where majored in accounting and also played running back.
Daughters Kimberly (1/26/87) and Taylor (12/16/89)
Dedicates his time in support of Minnesota Future Farmers of America, is spokesman for the Minnesota Department of Public Saftey's "Buckle Up, Drive at Safe Speeds, and Don't Drink and Drive" PSA campaigns and the "Minnesota Twins/3M Totally Awesome Coaches Award" program recognizing outstanding youth sports coaches in Minnesota.


Minnesota Statistics

Born: June 30, 1960 Kansas City, Missouri
Ht: 5'8" Wgt: 175 Bats: B Throws: R
Twins Statistics
Year Games AB Runs Hits 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO SLG% Avg
1987 110 307 44 68 15 5 0 29 15 34 27 .303 .221
1988 105 260 35 58 7 0 0 19 12 29 34 .250 .223
1989 141 446 62 113 18 2 0 38 25 59 46 .303 .253
1990 144 388 43 94 14 0 0 30 13 33 34 .278 .242
1991 118 246 25 47 5 0 0 19 4 23 21 .211 .191
TOTALS 618 1647 209 380 59 7 0 135 69 178 162 .275 .231

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