Troy Afenir
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Michael Troy Afenir
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 185 lb.
- School Palomar College
- Debut September 14, 1987
- Final Game July 10, 1992
- Born September 21, 1963 in Escondido, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Primarily wore number 52.
Troy Afenir was a catcher who played four seasons in the major leagues from 1987-92, and played ten seasons in the minor leagues from 1983-1992.
After being selected a couple times in 1982 drafts, he went with the Houston Astros in the first round in the January 1983 draft. His minor league career from 1983-88 was in the Astros organization, as he spent 3 1/2 seasons in Single A ball, and 2 1/2 seasons in Double A ball. He usually hit under .250, although with some power.
Alan Ashby was the catcher for the 1987 Houston Astros when Afenir came up for his cup of coffee. Afenir hit .300 in 20 at-bats, but didn't stick. The next year Ashby, Alex Trevino, and Craig Biggio alternated at the catcher's job for the Astros.
In 1989, Afenir was traded to the Oakland Athletics, which were at the peak of their prowess, winning the division in 1989, 1990, and 1992. Afenir came up for cups of coffee in 1990 and 1991 while Terry Steinbach was the starting catcher. Afenir mostly played in the Athletics' minor league organization, at Double A and Triple A, hitting around .250 each time with moderate power.
He signed as a free agent with the Cincinnati Reds, and played in Triple A with them, hitting around .250 again, and coming up to the parent club for 16 games.
He apparently played semi-pro ball in 1997 with the San Diego Waves and also played in Taiwan that year.
His nephew, Buck Afenir, currently is a catcher on the University of Kansas baseball team.
