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The 2005 Chicago White Sox went on to win the World Series. In the postseason, he had a .267 batting average with 8 runs and 6 doubles. He also walked 4 times and had 1 stolen base. |
The 2005 Chicago White Sox went on to win the World Series. In the postseason, he had a .267 batting average with 8 runs and 6 doubles. He also walked 4 times and had 1 stolen base. |
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On [[November 23]], [[2005]], Rowand was traded by the White Sox along with minor league pitchers Gio Gonzalez and Daniel Haigwood to the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] for first baseman [[Jim Thome]] and approximately $22 million. |
On [[November 23]], [[2005]], Rowand was traded by the White Sox along with minor league pitchers Gio Gonzalez and Daniel Haigwood to the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] for first baseman [[Jim Thome]] and approximately $22 million. White Sox fans still discuss whether or not this was a good trade, as Rowand, a hard-nosed team-first player, was immensely popular in Chicago. This is evident as he cleary received the loudest, longest ovation at the World Series ring ceremony, despite the fact that he was no longer with the team. |
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On [[May 11]], [[2006]], in the first inning of a game versus the [[New York Mets]], Rowand made a spectacular play by smashing into the center field fence of [[Citizens Bank Park]] face first at full speed in order to reach a ball off the bat of [[Xavier Nady]] with the bases loaded, that would otherwise have scored three runs. Rowand suffered a broken nose and severe lacerations to his face. The Phillies won the game, 2-0, in a rain shortened 5-inning game. Rowand, now considered to be a "hero" to the local Phillies fans on the same caliber as [[Lenny Dykstra]] (who would constantly "crash" into the outfield walls to catch potential run-scoring plays ironicly playing for both the [[Mets]] and the [[Phillies]]) underwent seven hours of surgery to repair the nose, and was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He returned to the starting lineup on [[May 26]], [[2006]]. |
On [[May 11]], [[2006]], in the first inning of a game versus the [[New York Mets]], Rowand made a spectacular play by smashing into the center field fence of [[Citizens Bank Park]] face first at full speed in order to reach a ball off the bat of [[Xavier Nady]] with the bases loaded, that would otherwise have scored three runs. Rowand suffered a broken nose and severe lacerations to his face. The Phillies won the game, 2-0, in a rain shortened 5-inning game. Rowand, now considered to be a "hero" to the local Phillies fans on the same caliber as [[Lenny Dykstra]] (who would constantly "crash" into the outfield walls to catch potential run-scoring plays ironicly playing for both the [[Mets]] and the [[Phillies]]) underwent seven hours of surgery to repair the nose, and was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He returned to the starting lineup on [[May 26]], [[2006]]. |
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Revision as of 19:24, 24 October 2006
| Aaron Rowand | |
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| File:Aaron Rowand 2006.jpg | |
| Philadelphia Phillies – No. 33 | |
| Center field | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| June 16, 2001, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Career statistics (through October 3, 2006) | |
| Batting average | .279 |
| Home runs | 66 |
| Runs scored | 314 |
| Runs Batted In | 258 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Former teams | |
Aaron Ryan Rowand (born August 29, 1977 in Portland, Oregon) is a center fielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies after spending several years with the Chicago White Sox.
He attended Cal State Fullerton and was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the first round (35th pick) of the 1998 amateur draft.
In 2005 with the White Sox, he had a .270 batting average with 77 runs and 30 doubles. He also hit 13 home runs and stole 16 bases. He has a low amount of patience, as last year he walked just 32 times compared to 116 strikeouts. He had only a .329 on base percentage (OBP) and a .407 slugging percentage (SLG). He also collected 235 total bases. In 2005 at center field, he collected 388 putouts and had only three errors. He had a .978 fielding percentage [1] .
The 2005 Chicago White Sox went on to win the World Series. In the postseason, he had a .267 batting average with 8 runs and 6 doubles. He also walked 4 times and had 1 stolen base.
On November 23, 2005, Rowand was traded by the White Sox along with minor league pitchers Gio Gonzalez and Daniel Haigwood to the Philadelphia Phillies for first baseman Jim Thome and approximately $22 million. White Sox fans still discuss whether or not this was a good trade, as Rowand, a hard-nosed team-first player, was immensely popular in Chicago. This is evident as he cleary received the loudest, longest ovation at the World Series ring ceremony, despite the fact that he was no longer with the team.
On May 11, 2006, in the first inning of a game versus the New York Mets, Rowand made a spectacular play by smashing into the center field fence of Citizens Bank Park face first at full speed in order to reach a ball off the bat of Xavier Nady with the bases loaded, that would otherwise have scored three runs. Rowand suffered a broken nose and severe lacerations to his face. The Phillies won the game, 2-0, in a rain shortened 5-inning game. Rowand, now considered to be a "hero" to the local Phillies fans on the same caliber as Lenny Dykstra (who would constantly "crash" into the outfield walls to catch potential run-scoring plays ironicly playing for both the Mets and the Phillies) underwent seven hours of surgery to repair the nose, and was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He returned to the starting lineup on May 26, 2006. The catch is arguably one of the best in Phillies history as well as a nominee for a 2006 ESPY award.
On August 21, 2006, in a game at the Chicago Cubs, Rowand collided with second baseman Chase Utley and broke his ankle. He is expected to be out the remainder of the regular season.
In 2002 he was injured in a motorcycle accident. He shatterd his left collarbone, broke two ribs and suffered a punctured lung
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference