Baseball Players who Played for Cardinals and Rays
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Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Cardinals and Rays.
Jason Isringhausen
Jason Isringhausen, a commanding presence from 1995 to 2012, is best known for his time as a closer with the Athletics and Cardinals. However, he also spent time with the Mets, Rays and Angels.
Isringhausen was a major player in the bullpen, notching more than 300 saves in his career, with his best season in 2004 when he saved 47 games for the Cardinals.
He was a two-time All-Star and was instrumental in the Cardinals’ success during his tenure, including their 2006 World Series win.
Tino Martinez
Tino Martinez, a two-time All-Star first baseman, was a vital component of the New York Yankees dynasty in the late 1990s. Known for his power and run-producing ability, Martinez had an impressive career from 1990 to 2005 with the Mariners, Yankees, Cardinals, and Rays.
He amassed 339 home runs and drove in 1271 runs during his career, while maintaining a .271 lifetime batting average. Martinez had a knack for the dramatic, including his grand slam in Game 1 of the 1998 World Series. Martinez was a key component of the 4 World Series titles that the Yankees won in ’96, ’98, ’99 and 2000.
Martinez Key Stats
- All-Star (Mariners, Yankees)
- Silver Slugger (Yankees)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Yankees)
- 100+ RBI Season (Mariners, Yankees)
