29 Facts About Robin Ventura

1.

Robin Mark Ventura was born on July 14,1967 and is an American former professional baseball third baseman and manager.

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2.

Robin Ventura was the manager for the White Sox for five seasons.

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3.

Robin Ventura is a six-time Rawlings Gold Glove winner, two-time MLB All-Star selection and a National College Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.

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4.

In Game 5 of the 1999 National League Championship Series, Robin Ventura hit the "Grand Slam Single" that won the game but did not actually become a home run because he was unable to complete the circuit around the base paths.

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5.

Robin Ventura led the nation in runs, RBI and total bases in 69 games as a freshman in 1986.

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Robin Ventura's hitting streak remains the Division I record, though his mark was surpassed in 2003 by Damian Costantino of Division III Salve Regina University, who had a 60-game streak.

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7.

Robin Ventura helped OSU reach the finals of the 1987 College World Series, although they lost the championship game to a Stanford University team that included future teammate Jack McDowell.

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8.

On January 19,2002, Robin Ventura was inducted into the CCBL Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2001.

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9.

In January 2020, Robin Ventura returned to Oklahoma State to complete his degree and serves as a student assistant coach for the baseball team.

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10.

On July 4,2006, Robin Ventura was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame as a member of its inaugural class.

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11.

Robin Ventura was named to the 1990 Topps All-Star Rookie Roster and earned the starting third base role with the White Sox the next spring.

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12.

In 1992, Robin Ventura won another Gold Glove and earned a spot on the All-Star team.

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13.

Robin Ventura spent some time at first base that year amid trade rumors, but ended the year with a career-high.

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14.

Robin Ventura collected the game-winning hit that night, and homered in his first at-bat the next evening.

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15.

Robin Ventura departed Chicago in December 1998 when the New York Mets signed him to a four-year deal.

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16.

Robin Ventura won his first NL Gold Glove that fall, bringing his career total to six.

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17.

Robin Ventura was selected to his second and final All-Star team, along with all other members of the Yankees infield.

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18.

In that year, Robin Ventura had the lowest fielding percentage of all third basemen in the major leagues at.

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19.

Robin Ventura tied Shea Hillenbrand for the major league lead in errors by a third baseman, with 23.

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20.

On July 31,2003, Robin Ventura was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Bubba Crosby and Scott Proctor.

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21.

Robin Ventura spent most of the remainder of the season on the bench.

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22.

Robin Ventura had a game-winning RBI in the second game of the season against the San Diego Padres.

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23.

Robin Ventura retired after the season due to arthritis in his right ankle.

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24.

Robin Ventura returned to Shea Stadium for the final game on September 28,2008, for the closing ceremonies with ex-teammates Edgardo Alfonzo, John Franco, Todd Zeile and Mike Piazza.

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25.

In January 2020, Robin Ventura returned to Oklahoma State to complete his degree and serves as a student assistant coach for the baseball team.

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26.

Robin Ventura was named the 39th manager for the Chicago White Sox on October 6,2011, succeeding interim manager Don Cooper.

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27.

Robin Ventura was the 17th former White Sox player to manage the club.

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28.

Robin Ventura was a finalist to be the American League Manager of the Year, which was ultimately awarded to Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin.

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29.

Robin Ventura has provided color commentary for the College World Series.

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