The Boone's And The Diamond
The Boone’s are more then just a family they’re a family who’s lives were and still is about the game on the diamond.
Ray Boone who is Aaron Boone and Bret Boone’s grandfather and the father of Bob Boone played thirteen years in the Major Leagues as a Third Baseman, Shortstop and First Baseman.
Ray Boone’s career began in Cleveland in 1948 where he played six seasons from 1948 -1953 before he was traded by Cleveland Indians with Al Aber, Steve Gromek and Dick Weik to Detroit Tigers in exchange for Art Houtteman, Owen Friend, Bill Wight and Joe Ginsberg (June 15, 1953). “according to https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/trades.php?p=boonera01
On 05-03-1959Traded by Chicago White Sox to Kansas City Athletics in exchange for Harry Simpson (May 3, 1959).08-20-1959Claimed on waivers by Milwaukee Braves from Kansas City Athletics (August 20, 1959).05-17-1960Traded by Milwaukee Braves to Boston Red Sox in exchange for Ron Jackson (May 17, 1960).09-14-1960Released by Boston Red Sox (September 14, 1960). “according to https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/trades.php?p=boonera01
During his thirteen season in the Major Leagues Ray Boone played 1373 games had 4589 at bats , 644 runs , 1260 hits , 151 home runs , 737 runs batted in and 463 strikeouts. “according to https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/boonera01.shtml
Ray Boone died on October 17th 2004 in San Diego California. “according to https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/boonera01.shtml
Bob Boone who is the son of the late Ray Boone was a catcher who drafted by Philadelphia in the 6th round of MLB Amateur Draft in 1969.
He played ten years in Philadelphia who is a member of the National League. After his stint in Philadelphia he not only switched teams but leagues as he was Sold by Philadelphia Phillies to California Angels (December 6, 1981). On November 12th 1986 he was granted free agency .On May 5 , 1987 he was signed by the California Angels . Then on October 24, 1988 he was granted free agency before being signed by Kansas City on November 30th 1988. “according to
https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/trades.php?p=boonebo01
During his playing career Bob Boone scored 679 runs , 1838 hits , 105 home runs , 826 runs batted in , 38 stolen bases and 608 strikeouts. “according to https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/boonebo01.shtml
After his playing career was over Bob Boone was a manager in the Major Leagues starting in Kansas City 1995-1997 . In three years in Kansas City he had a record of 181 wins and 206 losses. After his stint in Kansas City who is member of the American League Central Bob Boone then went to National League to be the manager for Cincinnati who is a member of the National League Central for three seasons to conclude his managerial career. In Cincinnati he won 190 games while suffering 238 losses. “according to . https://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/boonebo01.shtml
Ray Boone and Bob Boone were not the only ones in their family to play game on the diamond as they passed their love of the game on to their grandsons and sons Bret Boone and Aaron Boone. Bret Boone who is the oldest son was a second baseman who played fourteen years in the Major Leagues for five teams. Seattle for seven years, Cincinnati for five, Minnesota for one season Atlanta for one season and San Diego for one season. During his career in the Major Leagues Brett Boone had 6683 at bats, 927 runs 1775 hits , 252 home runs, 1021 runs batted in , 94 stolen bases with a career average of 266. “according to https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/boonebr01.shtml
Though, Brett Boone’s career wasn’t all glory as he battled an alcohol problem after Minnesota signed him to a minor league deal after Seattle designated him for assignment. Brett Boone had this to say about his alcohol problem. “I needed a drink. So I had one, and then another. I’d polish off a six-pack of beer and reach for another six-pack. Eventually I made the mistake of switching from beer to clear — from the slow, easy buzz of Bud Light or Miller Lite to the sharper edge of Absolut and Ketel One, a bottle at a time,” Boone writes, adding in the next paragraph: “Nobody knew how much I was drinking. To the baseball men I loved and trusted, it seemed like the usual late-career crisis.” “according to https://www.startribune.com/new-bret-boone-book-alcohol-problem-derailed-stint-with-twins/376587471/
Unlike his older brother Bret Boone Aaron Boone played two positions during his Major League career. What were they? First Base and Third Base. Aaron Boone’s career started in Cincinnati in 1997 who is a member of the National League Central where he played six years including part of the 2003 season before being traded to the team that wears the pinstripes where he will forever be remembered for his walk-off homer against Tim Wake Field and the Red Sox, sending the Yankees to the World Series. “according to an article on https://www.mlb.com/news/aaron-boone-walk-off-home-run-history but in 2004 Aaron Boone’s career took a turn. How? Boone tore a knee ligament playing pickup basketball. “according to https://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/sports/baseball/19boone.html In 2005 he went to Cleveland for two seasons who is a member of the American League Central. Then in 2007 he went to Florida who is a member of the National League East who has since changed their name to Miami. After his one in Miami he went to Washington before finishing up his playing career in Houston in 2009.
During his career Aaron Boone had 519 runs, 1017 hits , 126 home runs , 555 runs batted in and 107 Stolen Bases with a batting average of 263. “according to https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/booneaa01.shtml
After his playing career was over Aaron Boone went to work for ESPN who is known as the World Wide Leader in Sports starting in 2010 but before the 2018 season he went back to the dugout not as a player but as the new manager of the team that wears the pinstripes where he replaced Joe Girardi. During his first season as the manager of the team that wears pinstripes he led them to 100 wins to just 62 losses. In year two he led the team that wears pinstripes to 103 wins to just 59 losses . “according to https://www.baseball-reference.com/managers/booneaa01.shtml
What will Aaron Boone and team in pinstripes record be this season? Only time will tell if the season ever gets started because of the Corona Virus Outbreak.