Dan Pasqua was a professional baseball player who played for the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers during his career. He was known for his powerful left-handed swing and ability to hit home runs.
Pasqua was born on October 17, 1961, in Yonkers, New York. He attended William E. Grady High School in Brooklyn, where he played baseball and basketball. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the third round of the 1982 Major League Baseball draft and made his debut with the team in 1985.
Pasqua played for the Yankees for four seasons, from 1985 to 1988. He was primarily used as a designated hitter and outfielder during his time with the team. He had his best season in 1987, when he hit 20 home runs and had 63 RBIs in just 105 games.
In 1989, Pasqua was traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for pitcher Richard Dotson. He played for the White Sox for five seasons, from 1989 to 1993. He was a key player on the team during this time, hitting 20 or more home runs in three of his five seasons with the team. He also had a career-high 75 RBIs in 1990.
Pasqua finished his career with the Texas Rangers in 1994. He played in just 29 games for the team before being released in August of that year. He retired from baseball after the season.
Overall, Pasqua played in 964 games during his career. He had a .244 batting average, 117 home runs, and 390 RBIs. He was known for his power at the plate and was a fan favorite during his time with the White Sox.
After retiring from baseball, Pasqua worked as a hitting coach for the White Sox and as a broadcaster for the team's radio broadcasts. He also worked as a scout for the San Diego Padres.
In recent years, Pasqua has been involved in youth baseball coaching and has worked with several organizations to promote the sport. He has also been involved in charity work, including raising money for cancer research.
Overall, Dan Pasqua had a successful career as a professional baseball player. He was known for his power at the plate and was a key player on several teams during his career. After retiring from baseball, he continued to be involved in the sport and has worked to promote it to young players.
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