Baseball Players who Played for Marlins and Rays
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
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And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Marlins and Rays.
Cliff Floyd
Cliff Floyd, who played from 1993 to 2009, is best known for his time as an outfielder and first baseman with the Florida Marlins and New York Mets.
Floyd had a solid career, collecting over 1400 hits, 233 home runs, and a .278 career batting average. He was named an All-Star in 2001 (Marlins), and he was a key contributor to the Marlins’ World Series championship in 1997.
Floyd’s standout season might have been in 2001 with the Marlins when he posted a .317 batting average with 31 home runs and 103 RBIs.
Charles Johnson
Charles Johnson was one of the most proficient catchers of his era, spanning from 1994 to 2005. Known for his exceptional defensive prowess, Johnson won four consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1995 to 1998.
He started his career with the Florida Marlins, where he was a part of the team’s 1997 World Series victory. Johnson also demonstrated some power at the plate, recording a career-high of 31 home runs in 2000.
His career stats include a .245 batting average, 167 home runs, and 570 RBIs.
Johnson Key Stats
- All-Star (Marlins)
- Gold Glove (Marlins)
Matt Joyce
Matt Joyce carved out a notable career as a power-hitting outfielder and designated hitter in the majors from 2008 to 2021. He saw action with several teams, most notably the Tampa Bay Rays.
Joyce posted a career batting average of .242, hit 149 home runs, and drove in 503 runs over his career. He earned an All-Star selection with the Rays in 2011 when he had his most productive offensive season, hitting .277 with 19 home runs and 75 RBIs.
