What a card: Rob Picciolo was released by the Angels in January 1985 and signed with the A's the following month, returning to the team for which he spent the first six years of his career.
How'd that go: 1985 was Picciolo's final big league season but he put together one of his more efficient seasons, batting .275 with a .612 OPS, both far above his career averages.
Backatya: That 1977 season, man. 419 at-bats, 84 hits, 17 extra base hits and 9 walks. Yeesh.
Back-to-back: Picciolo decided to scrap the mustache for his Traded card. Also, he moved from shortstop to third base. Also, flip sunglasses!
The flagship card is No. 756 and was blogged originally on Feb. 19, 2018.
The blog wants to speak now: It's been a late night. Tune in next time.
1 comment:
I always was a fan of Rob Picciolo for numerous reasons. 1) for much of his life he lived in the same city I live (it's the one listed on his 1985 card); 2) he and his kids went to the same college I went to and 3) he was born in the same city I was born in.
Sadly, I didn't realize that he died last year?
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