Strawberry was born in Los Angeles in 1962 and was drafted by the New York Mets in 1980. He quickly rose through the ranks and made his major league debut in 1983. In his rookie season, he hit 26 home runs and was named the National League Rookie of the Year.
Over the next few years, Strawberry established himself as one of the best players in the league. He was a seven-time All-Star and won four Silver Slugger awards. He also helped lead the Mets to a World Series championship in 1986.
In 1990, Strawberry signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent. He continued to play well, hitting 28 home runs in his first season with the team. However, he struggled with injuries and off-field issues during his time in Los Angeles.
After four seasons with the Dodgers, Strawberry signed with the San Francisco Giants in 1994. He played just one season with the team before being released.
In 1995, Strawberry signed with the New York Yankees. He played a key role in the team's World Series championship that year, hitting three home runs in the series. He continued to play for the Yankees until 1999, when he retired from baseball.
Throughout his career, Strawberry battled drug addiction and legal issues. He was suspended multiple times for drug use and was arrested several times for various offenses. However, he has since turned his life around and now works as a motivational speaker and Christian minister.
Despite his off-field struggles, Strawberry is remembered as one of the most talented players of his era. He finished his career with 335 home runs and a .259 batting average. He was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 2010.
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