Jeremy Giambi
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Jeremy Giambi
| Born: | September 30, 1974 |
| Birthplace: | San Jose, California |
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| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 200 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 1996: 6th Round by the Kansas City Royals |
| College: | Cal State Fullerton |
| High School: | South Hills HS (CA) |
| Other Teams: | Kansas City Royals 1998-1999, Oakland A's 2000-2002, Philadelphia Phillies 2002 |
| Years with Boston: | 2003 |
Jeremy Dean Giambi (born September 30, 1974 in San Jose, CA) Acquired on Dec. 15, 2002, in a deal with the Phillies for righthanded pitcher Josh Hancock. In 50 games, Giambi batted only .197 while delaying the emergence of David Ortiz as the team's DH. He was released in Nov. 2003.
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Overall Career
Jeremy never had much of a career, but he is best known for not sliding on a play at the plate during the 2001 American League Division Series against the New York Yankees. Had he slid, he may have avoided Jorge Posada's tag. The play is the subject of many highlights and commercials because of a very Jeterian backhand flip relay from Derek Jeter.
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Moment in the Sun
- Like many of the 2003 Red Sox, we are still waiting for said 'Moment in the Sun."
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Trivia
- On December 10, 2001, Giambi was caught with marijuana at a checkpoint at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport. He was cited for misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and released.
- On March 13, 2005, The Kansas City Star reported that Jeremy had admitted to having used anabolic steroids.
- Younger brother of admitted steroid user, and MFY Jason Giambi
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Transactions
- June 4, 1996: Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 6th round of the 1996 amateur draft. Player signed June 10, 1996.
- February 18, 2000: Traded by the Kansas City Royals to the Oakland Athletics for Brett Laxton.
- May 22, 2002: Traded by the Oakland Athletics to the Philadelphia Phillies for John Mabry.
- December 15, 2002: Traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the Boston Red Sox for Josh Hancock.
- November 18, 2003: Released by the Boston Red Sox.
- January 23, 2004: Signed as a Free Agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- October 15, 2004: Granted Free Agency.
- March 8, 2005: Signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox.
- May 11, 2005: Granted Free Agency.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
