2007 National League Stat Leaders Oct 5, 2007
Prince's old man, Cecil Fielder, smacked 51 round-trippers for the 1990 Detroit Tigers. Most Hits: (216) by Matt Holliday. (Suite101.com)
Friday Finishers Sept. 28, 2007 Sep 28, 2007
Fielder told reporters he wanted to hit 52 homers to best the season mark of his father, former slugger Cecil Fielder from whom he is estranged, to shut him up. Here s hoping baseball marks fall and personal rifts heal. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Prince youngest to 50 HRs Sep 26, 2007
Fielders reaction to becoming the youngest player ever to hit 50 homers in a season a feat he accomplished with two home runs in the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday provided a telling glimpse into his fractured relationship with his father, former major leaguer Cecil Fielder ... According to a 2004 story by The Detroit News, Cecil Fielder frittered away his baseball earnings through gambling and bad business decisions ... I just dont think... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mil. 9, StL. 1 (F) Sep 26, 2007
" Fielder, who is estranged from his father, former big-leaguer Cecil Fielder, didn't have the 50th ball retrieved. "If I get 52, that's the only one I'll keep," he said. Why? "Cause my daddy had 51," he said. "If I hit 52, he can't say nothing. " So Fielder and the Brewers are on a roll, relishing the thought of finishing the season at home, where they have a league-best 50-27 record. Obviously, Wednesday won't be the last time they'll be glancing out to left field. Fielder has the most logical... (Chicago Tribune)
Tigers stay in wild-card hunt Sep 13, 2007
Ordonez's three-run shot put Detroit ahead 5-1 in the sixth, giving him 132 RBIs for the season - the most since Cecil Fielder had 133 in 1991. White Sox 7, Indians 4 - Jim Thome hit his 499th homer and drove in three runs to lead host Chicago over Cleveland. (Boston Globe)
Ordonez Tigers' pick for online Aaron voting Aug 21, 2007
He already has the highest RBI total by a Tigers slugger since Tony Clark drove in 117 runs a decade ago, and a solid September would give him the opportunity to challenge the lofty totals Cecil Fielder put up during the early 1990s. Fielder, of course, was a masher. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Fielder joins Aaron ballot with big year Aug 21, 2007
MILWAUKEE -- Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder has led the National League in home runs for most of this season and is the son of Cecil Fielder, one of the great sluggers of the 1990s. But the younger Fielder fancies himself much more than an all-or-nothing hitter. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Bradley: Meat of the order Aug 5, 2007
This is understandable because of the endless questions he has faced about his dad, former 50-home run slugger Cecil Fielder. As has been well chronicled, Cecil squandered the family fortune on gambling and odd business ventures, and father and son have not spoken in three years. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Griffey revels in the cycle of baseball life Jul 31, 2007
Whether it was Kirby Puckett, Chili Davis, Cecil Fielder or Lenny Harris, many players had prominent or father-figure roles -- especially when Junior was on the road. "When I went to Minnesota, it was Kirby Puckett. He'd call me up and say, 'We're going shopping," Griffey said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Three digits that are more than just numbers Jul 29, 2007
Meanwhile, Maddux's 10 stolen bases in roughly 1,500 at-bats are more than the following players who had more than 5,000 at-bats: Cecil Fielder (two steals, 5,157 at-bats), Jay Buhner (six SBs, 5,013 ABs), Richie Zisk (eight SBs, 5,319 ABs) and Javy Lopez (eight SBs, 5,319 ABs). One way or another: The Indians beat the Red Sox 1-0 Wednesday after losing to them 1-0 Tuesday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ortiz poised to be a return man Jul 24, 2007
The manager said that, while he was coaching third base, the only batter who really scared him was Cecil Fielder. "I don't think I ever worried," Francona said. (Boston Globe)
• Bonds' Pursuit Not A Hit Jul 21, 2007
After Roger Maris of the Yankees hit 61 home runs in 1961 to break Ruth's record of 60 in a season, two players (George Foster of the Reds and Cecil Fielder of the Tigers) reached 50 homers over the next 33 years. But from 1995 to 2006, the 50 home run mark was surpassed 21 times. (FOX61, CT)
More > Jul 17, 2007
The last Tiger to lead the league in extra-base hits was Cecil Fielder, who did it in 1990 with 51 home runs, 25 doubles and a triple. "There is a long way to go, and the hitters that are surrounding me are going to make a push," Granderson told the Detroit Free Press recently. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Cecil managing nicely Jul 16, 2007
"But, according to Cecil, his son doesn't appreciate that."I think my son, for some reason, at one point thought he could talk to me any way he wanted to and I had to let him know that wasn't right," Fielder said.What did Prince say to his father?"We don't need to get into that," Fielder said.Meanwhile, Cecil Fielder watches his son's games and knows Prince has a chance to have a better career than he did."He's going to be a superstar for a long time," Fielder said. "All he has to do is stay... (Florida Today)
Griffey respects Midsummer Classic Jul 10, 2007
He once played with Cecil Fielder in the All-Star Game. On Tuesday, he'll be playing with Fielder's son, Prince, the Brewers first baseman who finished second behind him in the NL fan voting. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Oh, what a first half Jul 10, 2007
It was announced two weeks ago that Bradenton will be moved from the city in 2008 and could even play an entirely all-road schedule for the next season (no news on what its new city will be); one manager was already fired (Charlotte County s Desi Wilson) and was replaced by arguably as big a marquee name as Backman in former MLB slugger Cecil Fielder; a parachuter crash-landed on the field in Charlotte County during a botched game on opening night, and speaking of opening night, attendance... (Albany Herald)
Fielder plans to lead Home Run Derby pack Jul 3, 2007
Fielder's dad, Cecil Fielder, took part in the Derby in all three of his All-Star seasons, 1990, 1991 and 1993, and young Prince attended each time. After watching all those years, Prince Fielder is looking forward to getting his cuts in the event. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Fielder to start at first in All-Star Game Jul 2, 2007
His dad, Cecil Fielder, took part in the Derby in all three of his All-Star seasons: 1990, 1991 and 1993, with young Prince in tow. "That will be fun," Fielder said. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Fielder searching for his own identity Jun 29, 2007
By Chris Jenkins, The Associated Press MILWAUKEE - This is a measuring stick Prince Fielder could do without -- the inevitable comparisons to his father, Cecil Fielder ... According to a 2004 story by The Detroit News, Cecil Fielder frittered away his baseball earnings through gambling and bad business decisions ... "I just don't think my son knows how to let it go," Cecil Fielder said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
There's no debate about Sosa's Hall qualifications Jun 23, 2007
Cecil Fielder was absolutely right about the Home Run Derby during San Francisco's All-Star week: Bonds has to be there. Just as he should be starting in left field that Tuesday night, numbers be damned, it wouldn't be a McCovey Cove Derby without Bonds taking aim. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Feuding Fielders Jun 23, 2007
"I just don't think my son knows how to let it go," Cecil Fielder said during 'Flashback Friday,' where he was honored as a Former Blue Jay ... "Cecil Fielder is currently coaching for the Charlotte County Redfish in Port Charlotte.The 43-year-old Fielder also talked about steroid use in baseball, suggesting the sport turned a blind eye to drug use for years."We all knew," he said. "If we didn't know, we ought to really slap ourselves if we didn't think something was going on in baseball from... (Florida Today)
Cecil Fielder discusses relationship with son Jun 23, 2007
Cecil Fielder discusses icy relationship with son ... TORONTO (AP) -- Former slugger Cecil Fielder said he won't try to renew his relationship with his son, Prince, until the star treats him with more respect ... But according to a 2004 story by The Detroit News, Cecil Fielder squandered that fortune through gambling and bad business decisions. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Notes: Wells moves to leadoff spot Jun 23, 2007
" On schedule: Blue Jays right-hander A.J. Burnett threw off a mound during a bullpen session and is on pace to start on Thursday in Minnesota. That's the same day that Burnett, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder strain, is eligible to be activated from the DL. On June 12, Burnett exited a start against the Giants in the fifth inning after feeling pain in his right shoulder. On the mend: Left-hander Gustavo Chacin, who has been on the DL with a shoulder injury since April 28, is... (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Sports belly roll Jun 21, 2007
Cecil Fielder (Detroit Tigers slugger): The first baseman/DH, who also played for a handful of other teams, including the 1996-97 Yankees, was the Boog Powell of his era -- a pre-'roids tub of goo during a time when 50 home runs really meant something. David Wells (San Diego Padres pitcher): Most guys his size could pull a hammy getting out of bed, but he's a 233-game winner in his 21st season. (Albany Times Union)
Brewers notes: Capuano placed on DL Jun 15, 2007
Cecil Fielder played for the Tigers from 1990-1996, and stories of the younger Fielder's power have become legend in Detroit. "It's just a cool story, I guess," Prince Fielder gsaid. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Verlander blanks Brewers in Tigers' first no-hitter since '84 Jun 13, 2007
If one had walked, son of former Tigers slugger Cecil Fielder would bat. But it never got that far. (USA Today -- Sports)
Brewers notes: Yost mixes up the lineup Jun 13, 2007
Fielder spent part of his childhood at the old Tiger Stadium with his dad, former Tigers slugger Cecil Fielder. Prince, who is no longer close with his dad, said he would talk after the game, and only about the game. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Players choose different paths to Majors Jun 6, 2007
As a boy, he had followed his father, former Major Leaguer Cecil Fielder, around the country from one clubhouse to another each summer. The youngster took batting practice every now and then, and scouts still rave about the time he mashed a ball into the upper deck of Detroit's old Tiger Stadium as a 12-year-old. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Brewers are breaking out May 27, 2007
This past week, Hardy was featured in USA Today and Fielder, son of former major-league slugger Cecil Fielder, made Sports Illustrated. This is a club that hadn't appeared on the cover of SI since 1987. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gwynn-Gwynn situationThe parallels between son and father are many as Brewers' Tony Jr. prepares to make first Petco visit May 26, 2007
The other is first baseman Prince Fielder, son of former slugger Cecil Fielder, who hits a lot like his dad did as well. As in, a ton. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Washington junior takes it out on ballDickson knows how to channel his frustrations May 16, 2007
" he said.). Dickson has also earned the distinction as one of San Francisco's most promising prospects. He backed up last year's HR by going 4-for-4 with six RBIs and a home run in the TransBay title game, a 16-12 win over Skyline-Oakland. This season, despite missing 10 games to an oblique muscle strain, he ranks second in the state with 53 RBIs. Dickson is hitting .568 with 42 hits, 11 doubles, six triples and three home runs. "He can just flat-out hit," Washington coach Rob Fung said. "He... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Brewers' Fielder earns Player of Week May 8, 2007
Fielder said he has played with emotion since Little League, a trait that at first worried his Major League dad, Cecil Fielder. But as time went on, the younger Fielder said, dad would get worried when Prince would not show emotion in key spots. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Gospel channel takes over for Black Family May 2, 2007
His fellow investors included boxing great Evander Holyfield and retired baseball player Cecil Fielder. BFC was launched with the goal of providing family-friendly entertainment, but it didn't fare well financially. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Report: Black Family Channel in trouble Apr 25, 2007
BFC's other key figures include former baseball star Cecil Fielder and boxer Evander Holyfield. In Atlanta, Black Family Channel can be seen on Comcast digital cable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Mailbag: Does Franco have future in managing? Apr 17, 2007
Cobb (1907-1909), Ruth (1919-1921) and Cecil Fielder (1990-1992). Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling and Gary Cohen were talking about Oliver Perez's seven-inning outing against the Braves April 6, and how pitching seven innings now is viewed as pitching a complete game was 20-25 years ago. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Fathers and Sons by the numbers Apr 2, 2007
Sunday, April 01, 2007. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tap ’er Light: Filling a huge void Mar 6, 2007
I remember chanting Cecil, Cecil for Cecil Fielder, and mispronouncing his name. One time, Big Billy took us up to Alumni Coliseum and a mid-game storm ended the night early. (Montana Standard, MT)
Zimmer weighs in to defend Jeter Feb 27, 2007
"I would say a lot of that goes with [Manager Joe] Torre. "We got Strawberry one day, two days later we got the first baseman, Big Daddy [Cecil Fielder. We had a lot of guys that fit in -- [Chuck] Knoblauch. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Verducci: My Hall of Fame ballot doesn't include this star Jan 3, 2007
"No . . . Of course I know about it," he said, "but never experimented with it. "I think people look at my baseball card as a rookie and they look at the way I look now and I laugh because, go look at Kirby Puckett, go look at Cecil Fielder, go look at Roger Clemens, go look at everybody who ever played the game of baseball and look at what they looked like as a rookie and what they look like today. Everybody's much bigger, much stronger, much faster. (CNN)
'Tis the season to party Dec 9, 2006
Others camped out on the leather sofas tucked between treadmills and weight machines in the fitness room, where partygoers sought refuge from the blustery cold and held their breath for a glimpse of celebrities, like Don King and Cecil Fielder ... Attorney Willie Gary (in white) greets fans at his holiday party in Stuart on Thursday, along with former baseball star Cecil Fielder. (The Palm Beach Post)
More party photos Dec 9, 2006
Surrounded by an entourage of public relations workers and Martin County Sheriff's detectives, former baseball great Cecil Fielder and Willie Gary sing during the Temptations review. - Tags: cecil, fielder, temptations, willie, gary, holiday, party, stuart - 33 views - Emailed 0 times. (The Palm Beach Post)
Brain clutter Nov 24, 2006
Cecil Fielder hit 20 homeruns in the 69 games he played for the Butte Copper Kings. He went on to hit 51 homers in 1990 with the Detriot Tigers. (Montana Standard, MT)
Homers aren't always enough Nov 22, 2006
Another 13 years passed before Cecil Fielder hit 51 for the Tigers; he received 10 first-place votes and lost to Rickey Henderson of the Athletics. More recently, Barry Bonds won the MVP in 2001, when he hit 73 homers; Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks, who won the World Series that season, hit 57 and didn't receive one first-place vote. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Guy Hansen returns to coach in Richmond Nov 2, 2006
As a scout, he signed Bret Saberhagen, Kevin Appier, Cecil Fielder, and. Hansen was the major league pitching coach with the Royals from 1991-1993 and then the bullpen coach in 1996 and 1997. (Atlanta, TheInsiders.com)
Rain, ratings make for gloomy Series Oct 28, 2006
That hitter (Cecil Fielder. got a hit, and the Yankees went on to score 3 runs, paving the way for the 8th inning blow. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
An MVP Case for Ryan Howard Oct 11, 2006
St. Louis Cardinals MLB Baseball. Ryan Howard and Albert Pujols. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Off the Wall: Howard swings for Maris Sep 16, 2006
The 10-plus homer Jays from 1987: League MVP George Bell with 47; Jesse Barfield, 28; Lloyd Moseby, 26; Fred McGriff, 20; Ernie Whitt, 19; Willie Upshaw, 15; Cecil Fielder, 14; Kelly Gruber, 12; Rance Mulliniks, 11. Tag and Save. (Toronto Star -- Sports)
In a woeful season, LaRoche shines Sep 14, 2006
As far as the historical perspective, considering that the all time leader in HR in the first 1,00 AB is Cecil Fielder. Anyway, the kid deserves the MVP and will probably win it, too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Howard captivating Phils fans with asterisk-free HR chase Sep 13, 2006
USATODAY.com - Howard comes into power. Philadelphia Phillies. (USA Today -- Sports)
Single Season 50 Home Runs Sep 5, 2006
51 Cecil Fielder, Detroit Tigers, 1990. 51 Andruw Jones, Atlanta Braves, 2005. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Powerful times (Kevin Brewer) Sep 5, 2006
Foster -- a non-Hall of Famer just like Maris -- tops the Expansion Era (1969-93), edging Cecil Fielder (1991) by one home run. What happened from 1994 to the present has been well documented -- it is simply the most offensive, hitter-friendly era in the history of the game, with or without steroids. (Washington Times, DC)
Baseball cards: A collection of memories Aug 13, 2006
And for my buddy Daniel, a multi-generation Michigander, it was Cecil Fielder and the Tigers ... Just imagine: Dave Stewart, Dennis Eckersley and Matt Williams for Cecil Fielder and Mickey Tettleton. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Burgess Wins 2006 Jackie Robinson Award as Aflac National High School Player of the Year Aug 12, 2006
Bo Jackson, Cecil Fielder and Frank Thomas are reportedly the only players to hit balls of that distance at the stadium. Burgess was chosen from among six nominees determined by official Aflac All- American Baseball Classic selection partners Baseball America and Perfect Game. (PR Newswire)
The Replacements Aug 12, 2006
75 million) and Cecil Fielder ($7. 2 million). (Sacramento Bee -- Sports)
Baseball's Top 25 Under 25 Aug 7, 2006
Prince Fielder, Brewers When your daddy is Cecil Fielder and you're built almost exactly the same, folks expect you to swing an equally big bat. In his second year in the bigs, Prince has certainly started delivering in that regard. (IGN Mac)
Can Milwaukee Brew Trouble? Aug 5, 2006
Meanwhile in Milwaukee, the young son of rotund Cecil Fielder is enjoying a strong, well-rounded season with 20 HR bolstering a solid. 287 average, and hes showing marked improvement in both plate discipline and consistent power. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Pro Baseball: Lost Art Jul 23, 2006
" Perhaps it was karma when, that night, Nolan Ryan threw his record seventh no-hitter, overshadowing Henderson's feat.April 2, 1996: Cecil Fielder, speed demon?Baseball historian-cum-poet laureate Bill James once wrote of the Detroit Tigers slugger: "Cecil Fielder acknowledges a weight of 261, leaving unanswered the question of what he might weigh if he put his other foot on the scale. " Fielder, in less eloquent words, was fat ---- which was why, entering 1996, he hadn't stolen a base at any... (North County Times)
Anyone for Fun 'n' games: 6/27/06 Jun 27, 2006
Dare we repeat it: Elliott Harris of the Chicago Sun-Times, shining a little different light on baseball's steroid plague: "Oh, for the days when Cecil Fielder was swatting home runs, and the only question about his performance-enhancing substances may have involved triple cheeseburgers." Ouch. ( Copyright 2006 Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Zimmerman starts with a bang (Ken Wright) Jun 23, 2006
Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder, son of former Detroit Tigers masher Cecil Fielder, appears to be the early favorite. The Los Angeles Dodgers have dark-horse contenders in outfielders Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier and catcher Russell Martin. (Washington Times)
Prince crowns Amazins May 13, 2006
Fielder, now 5-for-9 with two homers when teams bring in a lefty to face him, credited his father, former home run champ Cecil Fielder, with preparing him. "All through high school and minor leagues, my dad always told me that lefties were going to be the guys that would come in and try to get me out," Fielder said. (Times Herald-Record, NY -- Sports)
Pinstripe Passion May 3, 2006
" That year, 1996, was the first full year of Derek Jeter. The first (and only) year of Mariano Rivera as a setup man. It was the first year of catcher Jorge Posada, although Joe Girardi and Jim Leyritz were still very much front and center behind the plate. It also was the first year of Martinez, who arrived in a trade from Seattle to replace the retired Mattingly and almost immediately joined the brotherhood of Paul O'Neill, Bernie Williams, Jeter and later, Scott Brosius. They are forever... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Tigers' Shelton off to hot start Apr 19, 2006
" In Tigers history, which dates to 1901, only Cecil Fielder with 10 in 1996 and Shelton have hit at least nine homers in the entire month of April. "Maybe when the season is over, I can realize what I did to start the season and that I did something special," Shelton said. "Right now, it's about getting some wins. " ___ AP Sports Writer Alan Robinson in Pittsburgh contributed to this report. FromMelody Toyota 2005 Neon 2004 Sebring$11,888 2006 Caravan$16,888 2005 Caravan 2004 Dakota$18,888 2004... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
BORNHORST:The Top 100 prospects in baseball Mar 4, 2006
More than the Brewers' former first baseman (Lyle Overbay), but less than his father (Cecil Fielder). How's that for hedging one's bet. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Price Expecting More From '06 Staff Feb 14, 2006
His 316 homers ranks 94th all-time, one behind George Brett and three behind Cecil Fielder. --Pitching coach Bryan Price is still recovering from complex surgery on his left throwing shoulder, the result of a mountain bike crash Oct. 6 while riding with manager Bob Melvin and bullpen coach Glenn Sherlock. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
McAdam: Rice cooking Jan 1, 2006
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