From SABR Encyclopedia
Richard Manuel Almanzar
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 5' 10"
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Weight:
| 165
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Born:
| 1976-4-3 at San Francisco de Macoris (DO)
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Rich Almanzar was a professional player.
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Career highlights
Transactions
- Signed as a non-drafted free agents by the Tigers on January 24, 1993, by scout Ramon Pena.
- Selected by the Chicago Cubs from San Diego in the minor league Rule 5 draft on December 14, 1998.
Awards and honors
- Set a Dominican Summer League record in 1994 by stealing 105 bases in 65 games.
- In 1996, was to Baseball America's Class-A all-star team, and ranked as the best defensive second baseman and best baserunner in the Florida State League.
- In 1997, was named best defensive second baseman in the Southern League by Baseball America.
Sources
- 1999 Chicago Cubs Media Guide.