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Tony Tarasco
Professional Baseball Expert
Santa Monica, California

Tony Tarasco is a former Major League baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, Montreal Expos, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, and New York Mets from 1993 to 2002. A multi-talented left handed hitting outfielder, Tony is most famous for trying to catch a fly ball hit by Derek Jeter in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the 1996 American League Championship Series between Tarasco's Orioles and the opposing Yankees. Instead, 12 year old fan Jeffrey Maier reached over the fence and caught the ball. A home run was called, although the correct call was likely fan interference. The play was considered a turning point in the series, which the Yankees won. Tony also played with the Hanshin Tigers in the Japanese Central League together with Tsuyoshi Shinjo in 2000. Tony also played for the New York Mets in 2002.

Tony Tarasco - Baseball Statistics

• Position: RF-LF
• Born: December 9, 1970
• Place: New York, New York
• Height: 6-1
• Weight: 205
• Bats: Left
• Throws: Right
• High School: Santa Monica High School (Santa Monica,CA)
• Drafted: Selected by Atlanta Braves in 15th round (372nd overall) of 1988 amateur entry draft (June Regular Phase)

Tony Tarasco - Baseball Photos