Jeff Conine

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Jeff Conine
Philadelphia Phillies — No. 19
Outfielder
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Major League Baseball debut
September 16, 1990 for the Kansas City Royals
Selected MLB statistics
(through September 13, 2006)
AVG     .286
HR     208
RBI     1034
Teams

    Jeffrey Guy Conine (born June 27, 1966 in Tacoma, Washington) is a first baseman/outfielder in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies. Previously, Conine played with the Kansas City Royals (1990, 1992, 1998), Florida Marlins (1993-1997, 2003-2005), and Baltimore Orioles (1999-2003, 2006). He bats and throws right-handed. His nickname is "Niner." He is also nicknamed "Mr. Marlin" for his significant history as a Marlins player and ties to South Florida.

    A graduate from UCLA, Conine started his major league career with the Kansas City Royals and was selected by the Florida Marlins in the 1993 expansion draft. After a second stint with Kansas City and five seasons with Baltimore, he returned to the Marlins in the 2003 midseason.

    In 1994, Conine hit a career high .319 batting average with 18 home runs and 82 RBIs, but his most productive season came in 1995, when he posted a career high 105 RBIs with a .302 average and 25 home runs. That season, he was named the All-Star Game MVP.

    In 1996, Conine earned his second All-Star berth, and finished with 26 home runs, a career high, 95 RBI, and a .293 average.

    In his first stint with the Orioles, Conine hit at least .284 four times, with a high .311 in 2001. In his second stint with the Marlins, he collected 193 RBI in 314 games.

    In a 15-season career, Conine is a .287 hitter with 203 home runs and 982 RBI in 1808 games.

    Conine has the distinction of being the only player to appear in the opener of the Marlin's inaugural season, the 1997 World Series Marlins' championship team, and the 2003 World Series Marlins' championship team.

    While in his second stint with the Marlins, Conine was active in the South Florida community and was widely regarded as a crowd favorite. Conine even opened a high-end sports-themed restaurant in Hollywood, Florida called Conine's Clubhouse Grill.

    He was signed by the Orioles on a one year deal in the 2005 offseason. The Orioles wanted Conine to mentor younger players, as they looked to groom several minor league players for the big leagues.

    On August 27th, 2006, Conine was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies.

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    Preceded by:
    Matt Williams    		 National League Player of the Month
    June, 1995    		 Succeeded by:
    Dante Bichette
    Preceded by:
    Fred McGriff    		 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
    Most Valuable Player
    1995    		 Succeeded by:
    Mike Piazza
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