Ivan Calderon

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Ivan Calderon

Born:	March 19, 1962
Birthplace:	Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Hometown:
Height:	6' 1"
Weight:	220 lbs
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Right
Drafted:	1979: Amateur Free Agent by the Seattle Mariners
College:	None
High School:	Madiania Alta Intermediate (Luiza,PR)
Other Teams:	Seattle Mariners 1984-1986 Chicago White Sox 86-90, 93 Montreal Expos 1991-1992
Years with Boston:	1993

1 Overall Career
2 Awards
3 Calderon's Moments in the Sun
4 Trivia
5 Transactions
6 External Links

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Overall Career

Ivan Calderon (March 19, 1962 - December 27, 2003) played for the Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, Montreal Expos, and Boston Red Sox, over a 10 year career. While his primary position was in the outfield, he also saw time at first base and DH, particular as his career wound down. His best year probably came in 1987, when he slugged 28 homers, drove in 83 RBI, had an OBP of 0.362 and an OPS of 0.888.

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Awards

1991 National League All-Star (OF) - Montreal Expos

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Calderon's Moments in the Sun

Designated the White Sox' "Diamond King" in the Donruss 1988 baseball card series for his performance in 1987

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Trivia

Ivan Calderon was shot to death at the age of 42 in Loiza, Puerto Rico, on Dec. 27, 2003. Allegedly, Calderon was in a store when two people entered and wordlessly shot the former player multiple times in the back.
Ivan Calderón was a cockfighting aficionado.

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Transactions

July 30, 1979: Signed by the Seattle Mariners as an amateur free agent.
July 1, 1986: The Seattle Mariners sent Ivan Calderon (PTBNL) to the Chicago White Sox for Scott Bradley.
December 23, 1990: Traded by the White Sox with Barry Jones to the Expos for Mario Brito (PTBNL), Tim Raines, & Jeff Carter.
December 8, 1992: Traded by the Montreal Expos to the Boston Red Sox for Mike Gardiner and Terry Powers (minors).
August 17, 1993: Released by the Boston Red Sox.
August 31, 1993: Signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox.
November 1, 1993: Granted Free Agency.