30 Facts About Cecil Fielder

Cecil Grant Fielder is an American former professional baseball player in Major League Baseball.

Cecil Fielder attended college at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Cecil Fielder played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays, in Japan's Central League for the Hanshin Tigers, and then in MLB for the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Anaheim Angels in 1998, and Cleveland Indians in 1998.

Cecil Fielder is the father of Prince Fielder, who similarly established himself as a premier power hitter during his career.

Cecil Fielder was named an All-American while playing for the school's baseball team in 1981.

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Cecil Fielder enrolled at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he played college baseball for the UNLV Rebels baseball team.

Cecil Fielder was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 31st round of the 1981 amateur draft, but did not sign.

Cecil Fielder was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round of the 1982 amateur draft, and this time did sign.

Cecil Fielder became a part-time first and third baseman for the Blue Jays, sharing playing time with Willie Upshaw and Fred McGriff.

Cecil Fielder had hit 31 home runs with 84 runs batted in during four seasons.

In 1990, Cecil Fielder became the fourth American League player to ever have two three-home run games in a season.

In 1992, Cecil Fielder avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.

Cecil Fielder responded by leading the league in RBI for the third consecutive season, becoming the first American Leaguer since Babe Ruth to do so.

Cecil Fielder had 28 home runs and 90 RBIs in 109 games during the 1994 season before it was ended by a player strike, denying him a chance to extend his accomplishments to a fifth season.

Cecil Fielder became the first Tiger to hit at least 25 home runs in six consecutive seasons.

Cecil Fielder was a member of the All-Star Team in 1990,1991, and 1993.

Cecil Fielder was named "Tiger of the Year" by the Detroit chapter of the BBWAA in 1990,1991, and 1992.

Cecil Fielder is the only player to receive the award three consecutive years.

In 1993, Cecil Fielder signed a five-year, $36million contract with the Tigers; which made him the highest paid player in baseball for two seasons.

Cecil Fielder stole another base that season as well, and finished his career with two stolen bases over 13 seasons and 1,470 games.

Cecil Fielder had a reputation as a below average fielder, mostly caused by his poor speed and range.

Cecil Fielder was considered a competent defensive first baseman when it came to putouts and digging infield assists out of the dirt.

Cecil Fielder was traded to the New York Yankees on July 31,1996, for Ruben Sierra and Matt Drews.

Cecil Fielder's acquisition was integral in the Yankees' World Series championship that year, as he won the Babe Ruth Award for most outstanding performance in the 1996 postseason.

Cecil Fielder stayed with the Yankees in 1997, then played for the Anaheim Angels and Cleveland Indians in 1998.

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Cecil Fielder was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays before the start of the 1999 season.

Cecil Fielder was inducted in the Kinston Professional Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994.

Cecil Fielder later filed a libel suit against Gannett, the parent company of The Detroit News, and the lead reporter, Fred Girard, accusing them of slander and defamation of character.

Cecil Fielder's son Prince was a first baseman who played his career with the Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers.

Cecil Fielder was originally involved in his son's professional career, even negotiating his first contract.