5 Baseball Players who Played for Orioles and Diamondbacks
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players who have played for both the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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.
Here are players who played for both the Orioles and the Diamondbacks. I’ve tried to include a mix of well-known all-stars and very good but more under-the-radar (and usually 90s) players who could land you a low rarity score.
Roberto Alomar
Roberto Alomar is the quintessential Immaculate Grid player. Not only did he play for 7 different teams (Blue Jays, Padres, Indians (now Guardians), Orioles, Mets, White Sox and Diamondbacks) he played in All-Star games for 4 of them!
Alomar was an exceptional all-around player, earning 12 All-Star selections, 10 Gold Glove Awards, and 4 Silver Slugger Awards. He amassed over 2,700 hits, scored over 1500 runs and stole over 450 bases.
Alomar was also instrumental in the Blue Jays’ back-to-back World Series championships in 1992 and 1993, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011.
Curt Schilling
Curt Schilling is perhaps most noted for his part in the Boston Red Sox’s first World Series win in 86 years in 2004 and his exceptional performances in high-stakes games. From 1988 to 2007, he played in the MLB with five teams, notably the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox.
He ended his career with a 216-146 win-loss record, a 3.46 ERA, and an impressive 3116 strikeouts, ranking 15th highest all-time.
Schilling’s remarkable postseason career included three World Series championships (2001 with the Arizona Diamondbacks and 2004 & 2007 with the Boston Red Sox), and he earned the World Series MVP in 2001.
Schilling Key Stats
- All-Star (Phillies, Red Sox, Diamondbacks)
- 3000+ Strikeouts Career
- 300+ Strikeouts Season (Phillies, Diamondbacks)
- 20+ Wins Season (Diamondbacks, Red Sox)
Steve Finley
Steve Finley, known for his prowess as a center fielder, had a career that spanned from 1989 to 2007, during which he played for multiple MLB teams, including the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Acknowledged twice as an All-Star and five times as a Gold Glove Award recipient, he compiled 304 home runs and 1167 RBIs, alongside a solid 320 career stolen bases.
He averaged .271 at the plate over his 19 seasons. Finley was also a key contributor to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ World Series triumph in 2001.
Finley Key Stats
- All-Star (Padres, Diamondbacks)
- Gold Glove (Padres, Diamondbacks, Dodgers)
- 100+ RBIs (Diamondbacks)
Melvin Mora
Melvin Mora was a versatile player who had a successful 13-year MLB career, most notably with the Baltimore Orioles. Debuting in 1999 with the New York Mets, Mora played a variety of positions before finding a home at third base.
In his career, he accumulated a .277 batting average, 171 home runs, and 754 RBIs. His best season was arguably 2004, where he hit .340 with 27 home runs and 104 RBIs and led the league with a .419 On Base Percentage.
Mora Key Stats
- All-Star (Orioles)
- Silver Slugger (Orioles)
- 100+ RBI Season (Orioles)
Mark Trumbo
Mark Trumbo was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 18th round of the 2004 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Angels in 2010 and developed into a powerful slugger.
Trumbo’s breakout season came in 2012 when he hit 32 home runs with 95 RBIs and was named to his first All-Star Game. After stints with the Diamondbacks and Mariners, Trumbo joined the Orioles in 2016. That year, he led the MLB with 47 home runs and earned his second All-Star selection.
Over his career, Trumbo became known for his home run power, hitting 30 or more homers in three different seasons. However, he also faced injuries that hampered his career, particularly in the later years.
Trumbo Key Stats
- All-Star (Angels, Orioles)
- Silver Slugger (Orioles)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Orioles)
- 100+ RBI Season (Angels, Orioles)
