Lance Parrish - Definition

Lance Michael Parrish (born June 15, 1956 in Clairton, Pennsylvania) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers (1977-1986), Philadelphia Phillies (1987-1988), California Angels (1989-1992), Seattle Mariners (1992), Cleveland Indians (1993), Pittsburgh Pirates (1994), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1995).

His best season was 1982 when he hit .284 and blasted 32 home runs, then a record for catchers. He was also the clean-up hitter for the Tigers when they won the 1984 World Series.

Parrish was an eight-time All-Star (1980, 1982-86, 1988, 1990), and he won three Gold Glove Award (1983-85).

External link

• Lance Parrish - career statistics (http://www.baseball-reference.com/p/parrila02.shtml)

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