Baseball Players who Played for Pirates and Rockies
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 that have played for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and 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 for both the Pirates and the Rockies.
Connor Joe
Connor Joe is in his 4th season in the majors, most recently playing in the outfield and 1st base with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Joe is with his 3rd team already in his short career, but he’s been a solid contributor the last couple of seasons with the Pirates and, previously, with the Rockies. Because of his steady play and recency with both teams, Joe could prove to be a popular pick for the Pirates / Rockies grid square.
*Joe was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 117)
Denny Neagle
Denny Neagle was a notable left-handed pitcher who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1991 to 2003. He had stints with the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, and Colorado Rockies.
Neagle’s career stats included a 124-92 win-loss record, a 4.24 ERA, and 1415 strikeouts in 1979.2 innings pitched. He shined in the 1997 season with the Braves, posting a 20-5 record and a 2.97 ERA, which earned him an All-Star nod and a third-place finish in the Cy Young voting.
Neagle Key Stats
- All-Star (Pirates, Braves)
- 20+ Win Season (Braves)
Tony Womack
Tony Womack is known for his career as a second baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2006. Womack’s first stint was with the Pittsburgh Pirates where he played from 1993 to 1998, followed by time with the Diamondbacks, Rockies, Cubs, Cardinals, and Yankees.
Womack had a career batting average of .273 and accumulated 363 stolen bases, making him one of the most dangerous base runners during his time.
Perhaps his most significant contribution was in the 2001 World Series, where his 9th inning hit for the Diamondbacks in Game 7 led to the winning run against the Yankees.
Womack Key Stats
- All-Star (Pirates)
- 30+ Stolen Base Season (Pirates, Diamondbacks)
- .300+ Batting Avg Season (Cardinals)
John Vander Wal
John Vander Wal, a journeyman outfielder and first baseman, played in the Major Leagues from 1991 to 2004 for eight different teams, most notably the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies.
Vander Wal was renowned for his pinch-hitting skills, setting a single-season record with 28 pinch-hits for the Rockies in 1995. Over his career, he accumulated over 700 hits, 97 home runs, and a career batting average of .261.
Although he never reached superstar status, Vander Wal’s ability to consistently deliver hits off the bench made him a valuable asset for many teams throughout his career.
