José Miguel Cabrera Torres
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José Miguel Cabrera Torres
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Hitting Homers
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Autobiography
After another off season of winter ball, Miguel joined the Jupiter Hammerheads of the Florida State League. There he transitioned to a new position, third base. The Marlins actually instituted the change in spring training, at the request of assistant coach Ozzie Guillen. The former All-Star shortstop had followed Miguel’s progress closely through the minors and felt he was better suited for the hot corner. Interested in finding the fastest path to the majors, Miguel didn’t fight the move at all.
While the defensive adjustment to third took some time, Miguel didn’t skip a beat at the plate. By July, his average stood at .277, and he led the Hammerheads with 45 RBIs. For the second year in a row, Miguel got the nod for the Futures Game. More relaxed this time around, he picked up two singles for the World team.
By this time, Miguel was also adjusting to married life. On June 17, he tied the knot with Rosangel, his high school sweetheart. The couple exchanged vows in a civil ceremony.
Miguel stayed hot over the final months for Jupiter. In 124 games, he batted .274 and added 43 doubles and 75 RBIs. Though his power had yet to show itself—Miguel recorded only nine homers in 489 at-bats—the Marlins weren’t concerned. Miguel’s knowledge of the strike zone was excellent, and it was only a matter of time before he began driving the ball.
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Miguel was assigned to Florida’s team in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League to start the 2000 campaign. At 6-2 and 185 pounds, he was bigger than most prospects from Latin American countries. His skills were also advanced. Miguel had a wonderful feel for the strike zone, could spray the ball to all fields and responded well in the clutch. Defensively, he was somewhat limited at shortstop, but he had good hands and a rifle for an arm.
In 57 games in the GCL, Miguel hit .260 and showed gap power with 10 doubles, two triples and two home runs. He also scored 38 runs and drove in 22. The Marlins rewarded Miguel by promoting him to Utica of the New York Penn League. There, in eight games, he batted .250 with six RBIs.
Fun Facts About Miggy
- Miguel collected his 1,500th career hit in 2011. He notched his 1,000th RBI in 2012. He is only one of a handful of players to reach 1,000 before his 30th birthday.
- Miguel is one of only two Venezuelans to hit 300 homers. Andres Galarraga is the current record-holder, with 399.
- Miguel¹s five consecutive 30-homer seasons broke a Detroit record shared by Hank Greenberg and Cecil Fielder who is Prince Fielder's dad.
- Miguel joined Detroit teammates Carlos Guillen, Armando Galarraga and Magglio Ordonez on Venezuela’s 2009 World Baseball Classic squad. They lost to South Korea in the semifinals.
- In 2012, Miguel launched The Miguel Cabrera Foundation. It raises money for a number of children¹s charities.
Baseball Camp With Miggy
Join Miguel for 3.5 Hours of Instruction and Fun
- Learn from and Interact with Miguel Cabrera
- A Limited Edition Miguel Cabrera Baseball ProCamp T-Shirt
- Exclusive Camp Team Photo with Miguel Cabrera
- Authentic Miguel Cabrera Autograph
- Opportunity to Participate in Contests and Win Prizes
- A Fun and Educational Experience
Stations and Fundamentals
Campers will experience various stations, specializing in fundamental skills of baseball. Individual groups will be small to ensure that each camper gets maximum instruction.
Games and Competition
Campers will participate in games, stations, and skill contests during the Spartan Miguel Cabrera Baseball Pro Camp presented by SunnyD. Each camper will be placed on a team according to his or her age.
Friday, Aug 1, 2014, 09:00 AM
Lake Michigan High School, Detroit, MI, United States 48360
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