Stan Javier

Biography

Stan Javier was a professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on January 9, 1964, in San Francisco, California, and grew up in the Dominican Republic. He was the son of Julian Javier, a former Major League Baseball player.

Javier began his professional baseball career in 1983 when he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as an amateur free agent. He made his Major League debut with the Cardinals in 1984 and played with them until 1987. During his time with the Cardinals, he played as an outfielder and had a batting average of .258.

In 1988, Javier was traded to the Montreal Expos, where he played for two seasons. He had a career-high batting average of .316 in 1989 and was known for his speed on the basepaths, stealing 33 bases that season.

Javier then played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1990 and the San Francisco Giants from 1991 to 1994. He was a key player for the Giants during their 1993 National League Championship Series run, hitting .333 in the series.

In 1995, Javier signed with the Oakland Athletics and played with them for three seasons. He was a versatile player, playing all three outfield positions and even pitching in one game in 1996.

Javier then played for the Houston Astros in 1998 and the Florida Marlins in 1999. He was a member of the Marlins' 1999 World Series championship team, hitting .333 in the series.

Javier finished his career with the Seattle Mariners, playing with them from 2000 to 2001. He was a valuable bench player for the Mariners, playing all three outfield positions and even filling in at first base.

Overall, Javier had a solid career in Major League Baseball, playing for nine different teams over 17 seasons. He had a career batting average of .269 and was known for his speed and versatility on the field. After retiring from baseball, he became a coach and worked for several teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants.

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