Rafael Furcal
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Rafael Antoni Furcal
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut April 4, 2000
- Born October 24, 1977 in Loma de Cabrera, D.R.
[edit] Biographical Information
Rafael Furcal is nicknamed "El Enano", or "the dwarf", and "Furkey". Of all the players who have never won a postseason series, Furcal and Ellis Burks hold the record for the most seasons in the playoffs as each has gone 0-6 in postseason series, through 2007.
He turned an unassisted triple play on August 10, 2003 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Pitcher Woody Williams was the batter.
He was thought to be 19 when he debuted, but it was later discovered he was really 22.
Furcal batted .400/.444/.500 with 5 runs for the Águilas Cibaeñas in the 2008 Caribbean Series and provided all their offense in the finale with a 2-run homer as they finished second. He was named to the Series All-Star team at second base; he was playing second because of the presence of Tony Pena Jr. at shortstop.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2000 NL Rookie of the Year Award
- 2000 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- NL All-Star (2003)
- NL Triples Leader (2003)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 4 (2003-2006)
| NL Rookie of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2000 | 2001 |
| Scott Williamson | Rafael Furcal | Albert Pujols |
