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Jul 3, 2008 | 8:31 PM
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Happy Birthday Jose..!!

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José Manuel Roberto Guillermo Oquendo (born July 4, 1963 in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico)

 

 

 Career

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Oquendo began his major league career at the age of 19 in 1983 with the New York Mets. In the 1986 season, however, he joined the Cardinals, where he would spend the rest of his career, eventually playing every defensive position, most often second base until his retirement after failing to make the Cardinal roster out of spring training in 1996. He was a lifetime .256 hitter, but made a mark as a patient batter, finishing his career with more walks than strikeouts and a .346 on base percentage.

Oquendo once pitched in relief for four innings, shutting out the Atlanta Braves for three innings before yielding 2 runs, earning the first decision by a non-pitcher in 20 years. His best year came in 1989, when he was in the top 10 in batting average, hits, triples, walks, singles, on base percentage, and games played.

Oquendo served as manager of the team representing Puerto Rico in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.

I enjoyed him as a Cardinal and now as a coach..!!

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jeanette read my blog view my photos
Jul 3, 2008 | 9:31 PM

I like Jose` Also.
Happy Birthday Jose`!!!!
crickyann read my blog
Jul 4, 2008 | 6:00 AM

Our once "Secret Weapon"...you couldn't say he wasn't versatile! Also think could be a contender for a managerial position in the majors in the near future. (Maybe the Cards?)
dannbetty read my blog view my photos
Jul 4, 2008 | 10:21 AM

He's still our secret weapon.
oddball1968 read my blog view my photos
Jul 4, 2008 | 12:08 PM

i think everybody loves jose, happy b-day hopefully you'll get a chance at being a big league manager soon.
mr_wildflower read my blog view my photos
Jul 4, 2008 | 12:26 PM

Maybe he will take over when Tony Finally retires..... He would probably be the best one suited for the job..........
rosie read my blog view my photos
Jul 6, 2008 | 8:23 PM

dident he play almost every posoition on the field. lol
crickyann read my blog
Jul 7, 2008 | 7:23 PM

Yes, rosie he did...even pitched! lol
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mr_wildflower

54, retired From Chrysler. Substitute school teacher, sell Real Estate and also D J and host Karaoke shows. Love to work out and play volleyball. Back surgery in 95 was a major setback, but have recently regained my competitive bowling skills. I see things in a third dimension.

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