Robin Mark Ventura Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Robin Mark Ventura (/v?n?t?r?/ ven-TURR-?; born July 14, 1967) is the current manager of the Chicago White Sox and former Major League Baseball player. Prior to managing the White Sox Ventura enjoyed a long career in the major leagues, during which he was known as one of the best third basemen in baseball. He was named an All-Star two times and earned six gold gloves. During his career he played for four major league teams, spending the majority of his career with the White Sox.
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater, Ernest Righetti High School
Nationality
American
Spouse
Stephanie Hebard
Children
Grace Alaina Ventura, Madison Elizabeth Ventura, Jack Robert Ventura, Rachel Dane Ventura
Parents
John Ventura, Darlene Ventura
Nominations
Memorable Performance of the Year ESPY Award
Star Sign
Cancer
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Fact
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Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 1990 Rookie All-Star Team.
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Made major league debut on 12 September 1989.
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Third baseman with the American League's Chicago White Sox (1989-1998), and New York Yankees (2002-2003[start]); and the National League's New York Mets (1999-2001) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2003[end]-2004).
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Announced his retirement of October 10th, 2004 following the Dodgers loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in game 5 of the Division Series.
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Children: Rachel Dane (29 July 1992); Madison Elizabeth (7 October 1993); Grace Alaina (24 August 1995); Jack Robert (29 October 1998)
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Hit first homerun off now teammate Roger Clemens on April 18, 1990.
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Collected his 1st and 1,000th hit off college teammate Ben McDonald.
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On December 7th, 2001 became the first player to be traded from Mets to Yankees in eight years.
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Inducted Oklahoma State Baseball Hall of Fame.
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American League Player of the Month, July 1991.
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Two time player of the week, once in each league. July 21st, 1991 and August 1, 1999.
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Only Brooks Robinson who has fifteen and Buddy Bell who has six have more gold gloves at third base. Two time all-star.
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U.S. Olympic team, 1988
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Golden Spikes Award, 1998.
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Baseball America's college player of the year, 1987.
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Only player to hit a grand slam in each game of a double header.
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Has two older brothers, Randy and Rick, and a younger brother Ryan.
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Was born to parents John and Darlene.
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Finished his career with 18 grand slams which ties him for third all-time.
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Is the only player to hit two grand slams in a day on two different occasions, once in a double header.
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In 1993, was suspended for charging the mound on Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. Ryan put him in a head lock and beat him senseless.
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Was a member of the gold-medal-winning 1988 U.S. Olympic baseball team along with Tino Martinez
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
MLB Network Presents
2016
TV Series
Himself
Sunday Night Baseball
1991-2013
TV Series
Himself - Chicago White Sox Third Baseman / Himself - New York Mets Third Baseman / Himself - Chicago White Sox Manager / ...
Prime 9
2009-2010
TV Series
Himself
Cathedrals of the Game
2004
TV Series documentary
Himself - Dodger Player
ESPN SportsCentury
2003
TV Series documentary
Himself
Candid Camera
2003
TV Series
Himself
2002 MLB All-Star Game
2002
TV Special
Himself - AL Third Baseman: New York Yankees
2000 Official World Series
2000
Video documentary
Himself (New York Mets third baseman)
2000 National League Championship Series
2000
TV Series
Himself - New York Mets Third Baseman
1999 National League Championship Series
1999
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Mets Third Baseman
1993 American League Championship Series
1993
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Chicago White Sox Third Baseman / First Baseman