Jermaine Dye

Infobox MLB player
name = Jermaine Dye

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team = Chicago White Sox
number = 23
position = Right fielder
birthdate = birth date and age|1974|1|28
birthplace = city-state|Vacaville|California
bats = Right
throws = Right
debutdate = May 17
debutyear = 1996
debutteam = Atlanta Braves
statyear = August 24, 2008
stat1label = Batting average
stat1value = .276
stat2label = Home runs
stat2value = 295
stat3label = Runs batted in
stat3value = 976
stat4label = Stolen bases
stat4value = 46
teams =
*Atlanta Braves (by|1996)
*Kansas City Royals (by|1997-by|2001)
*Oakland Athletics (by|2001-by|2004)
*Chicago White Sox (by|2005-present)
awards =
*Silver Slugger Award winner (by|2006)
*Gold Glove Award winner (by|2000)
*2x All-Star selection (by|2000, by|2006)
*World Series MVP (by|2005)
*World Series Champion (by|2005)

Jermaine Terrell Dye (born January 28, 1974 in Vacaville, California) is a right fielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox. Dye has also played with the Atlanta Braves (1996), Kansas City Royals (1997-2001), and Oakland Athletics (2001-04), joining the White Sox prior to the 2005 season. He bats and throws right-handed and is known for his ability to hit for power and his powerful throwing arm. [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCI/is_8_59/ai_64150812 Royals Right Fielder Jermaine Dye Kansas City's New Star] ]

Professional career

Dye attended Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California, and was selected by Atlanta in the 17th round of the 1993 amateur draft. He went to high school at Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville. Dye began his major league career with the Atlanta Braves (hitting a home run in his first at-bat), and contributed to their 1996 National League championship and played in the 1996 World Series. He was traded to Kansas City on March 27, 1997. In 1999 Dye played in 158 games for the Royals, hitting 26 home runs. He was one of the more well-liked Royals at that time, with fans frequently chanting "Dye-no-mite" after he came up to bat. The next year he made the American League All-Star team. Dye, Mike Sweeney, and Carlos Beltran composed of the historic 2000 Royals offense.

Dye was traded to the Oakland Athletics on July 25, 2001. Despite his relatively short stint in Kansas City, Dye left his mark on the Royals record book, and still ranks in the top twenty in franchise history in total bases (19th), doubles (19th) and home runs (13th). After the trade, he posted a .913 OPS for Oakland, helping them clinch the wild card spot. In game 4 of the 2001 American League Division Series, Dye fouled a ball off his leg, shattering his fibula. Dye struggled to return to from the injury, posting modest numbers and missing 123 games over the next three seasons. Prior to the 2005 season, Dye was signed by the Chicago White Sox to a two-year, $10.15 million contract with an option for 2007. [http://kffl.com/player/5456/mlb]

In 2005, Dye played 145 games--the most he'd played since his injury. He hit 31 homers, had a .512 slugging percentage and stole 11 bases. Dye was named MVP of the 2005 World Series, having had a .438 batting average, one home run and three RBIs. His RBI single off Houston Astros closer Brad Lidge provided the deciding run in a 1-0 Game 4 victory, clinching the Series sweep. In 2006, Dye made it to his second All-Star game after a strong first half in which he hit .318 with 25 home runs and a .646 slugging percentage. Dye's 2006 season was by far the best he has had. He finished 2nd in the league in Home Runs (44), 5th in RBIs (120), and 12th in Batting Average (.315). He was awarded a Silver Slugger award for his performance in 2006. Dye now resides with his 3 kids and wife Trisha in Arizona.

On Mother's Day, May 14, 2006, Dye was one of more than 50 hitters who brandished a pink bat to benefit the [http://www.komen.org Breast Cancer Foundation] .

On October 30, 2006, the White Sox exercised their $6.75 million option for Dye's 2007 season. [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/baseball/mlb/10/30/bc.bba.whitesoxmoves.ap/index.html?eref=si_topstories] He was signed to a two year extension on August 2007.

Highlights

*Two time All-Star (2000 & 2006)
*Gold Glove Award (2000)
*Two time American League Player of the Month (April 2000 & August 2001)
*2005 World Series MVP
*2005 World Series Champion
*2006 American League Outstanding Player in the Players Choice Awards
*Top 5 MVP vote-receiver once (5th, 2006)
*Silver Slugger Award (2006)

2008 Season

Dye had a chance to be in the 2008 All Star Game as he was in the final vote but was beaten by Rays 3rd Baseman Evan Longoria. As of September 24 Dye is hitting .292 with 33 Home Runs and 92 RBI.

2005 World Series playoffs

Paul Konerko caught the ball from Juan Uribe to conclude the 2005 World Series and to conclude 88 years of frustration. Dye was named the World Series MVP for his performance against the Houston Astros.

ee also

* List of top 500 Major League Baseball home run hitters
* Home run in first at-bat
* [http://www.royalsreview.com/2008/8/8/589522/the-100-greatest-royals-of The 100 Greatest Royals of All-Time- #44 Jermaine Dye]

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