Field Level Media
14 Oct 2025, 01:25 GMT+10
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Sandy Alomar Sr., a 15-year major leaguer and the father of Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar and Sandy Alomar Jr., died at 81.
'We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Major League player and coach Sandy Alomar Sr.,' MLB announced Monday.
Alomar, a native of Salinas, Puerto Rico, debuted in 1964 with the Milwaukee Braves and also played for the franchise when it moved to Atlanta in 1966, before stints with the New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, California Angels, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers. The switch-hitting second baseman made his lone All-Star team in 1970 with the Angels and played in the 1976 World Series with the Yankees.
Alomar finished his career as a .245 hitter with 13 home runs, 227 stolen bases and 282 RBIs in 1,481 games (1,229 starts).
Alomar stayed in baseball after retiring as a player, managing minor league teams and teams in Puerto Rico. He coached with the San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies and Mets from 1986-2009.
While on the Padres' coaching staff, Alomar witnessed the major league debuts of both of his sons in 1988.
Roberto Alomar was the 1992 American League MVP, a 12-time All-Star, 10-time Gold Glove winner and a two-time World Series champion with the Toronto Blue Jays (1992-93). The 17-year major leaguer was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011.
Sandy Alomar Jr., the 1990 AL Rookie of the Year, made six All-Star rosters and won a Gold Glove during his 20-year career. He is a member of the Guardians Hall of Fame for his contributions as a player and a coach.
--Field Level Media
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