Tony Armas is a former professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 14 seasons. He was born on July 12, 1953, in Puerto Piritu, Venezuela. Armas began his professional baseball career in 1971 when he was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut with the Pirates in 1976.
Armas played for the Pirates for three seasons before being traded to the Oakland Athletics in 1979. He had a breakout season with the Athletics in 1980, hitting 35 home runs and driving in 109 runs. He was named an All-Star that year and finished 10th in the American League MVP voting. Armas continued to be a productive player for the Athletics over the next few seasons, hitting at least 22 home runs in each season from 1981 to 1983.
In 1984, Armas was traded to the Boston Red Sox. He had another strong season in 1984, hitting 43 home runs and driving in 123 runs. He was named an All-Star for the second time in his career and finished 6th in the American League MVP voting. Armas continued to be a productive player for the Red Sox over the next few seasons, hitting at least 22 home runs in each season from 1985 to 1987.
Armas struggled with injuries in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and his production declined. He played for several teams over the next few seasons, including the California Angels, the New York Yankees, and the Texas Rangers. He retired from baseball after the 1992 season.
Overall, Armas had a productive career in MLB. He hit 251 home runs and drove in 815 runs over his 14-year career. He was named an All-Star twice and received MVP votes in five different seasons. Armas was known for his power hitting and his strong arm in the outfield. He was also a popular player among fans and teammates for his positive attitude and work ethic.
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