Gary Sheffield

Guide Note:Major League Baseball outfielder Gary Sheffield currently plays for the Detroit Tigers.

Sheffield was originally drafted in 1986 by the Milwaukee Brewers. After nearly three seasons with their minor leagues affiliates, he made his MLB debut with the Brewers in September 1988. Four years later, after a few injuries and disagreements with the Brewers' management, Sheffield was traded to the San Diego Padres on March 26, 1992, where he earned his first All-Star selection the same year. Following what was considered a break-out start to the season, he was traded to the Florida Marlins on June 24, 1993. He scored 112 home runs during his tenure with the Marlins, including winning the 1997 World Series. With no money to extend his contract, the Marlins traded Sheffield to the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 14, 1998. He was selected to another three All-Star games while with the Dodgers, however after publicly criticizing the team, he was granted a trade to the Atlanta Braves on January 15, 2002. Sheffield played for the Braves for two seasons before entering free agency in October 2003. On December 3, 2003 he signed a three year, $38 Million contract with the New York Yankees. With the Yankees, he earned his two most recent All-Star selections in 2004 and 2005. Sheffield was then traded to the Detroit Tigers on November 10, 2006, signing a two year contract extension worth a reported $28 Million. In December 2007, Sheffield was one of many players named in the Mitchell Report, accusing him of using steroids.

Fast Facts:

1. Full name: Gary Antonian Sheffield
2. Born: November 18, 1968
3. Birthplace: Tampa, Florida
4. All-Star selections: 9
5. 1992 NL Batting Champion
6. 2006 HR, RBI: 6, 25
7. 2006 AVG: .298
8. Acquired by Detroit as free agent
9. Named in 2007 Mitchell Report