San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics
On October 2, 2005, Piazza filed for free agency, effectively ending his career with the Mets. He signed with the San Diego Padres on January 29, 2006, and was their starting catcher and clean-up hitter. Piazza experienced somewhat of a rejuvenation in 2006, batting .283 with 22 homers and helping the Padres to a division title. On July 21, 2006, Mike Piazza collected his 2,000th career hit in the major leagues.
On August 8, 2006, Piazza played his first game at Shea Stadium since leaving the Mets. During the three-game series, Piazza drew frequent, repeated standing ovations indicative of the high level of regard in which New York's fans still held him. It was on par with that of Tom Seaver on his returns to pitch at Shea Stadium in 1977 and 1978. Even more telling was an event on August 9 during that series when he drew a rare curtain call in an opposing park following a home run off of Mets pitcher Pedro MartÃnez in the 4th inning. Not done for the day, Piazza went deep of
More about Mike Piazza (From Wikipedia)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Piazza was the last player the Dodgers drafted in the 1988 draft. He was their selection in the 62nd round. It is believed that the pick was partly a favor on the part of Los Angeles read more...
New York Mets
Upon his arrival in New York, Piazza was routinely booed at first for his early struggles before fans warmed up to him. Despite stellar numbers from Piazza, the Mets missed the 1998 read more...
San Diego Padres And Oakland Athletics
On October 2, 2005, Piazza filed for free agency, effectively ending his career with the Mets. He signed with the San Diego Padres on January 29, 2006, and was their starting catcher read more...
Retirement
After not being signed to any MLB team for the 2008 season, Piazza announced his retirement on May 20, 2008, saying, "After discussing my options with my wife, family and agent, read more...
Michael Joseph Piazza (pronounced /pÊ°iˈɑËʦə/ or /pÊ°iˈɑËzÉ™/, born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former American Major League read more...
On January 29, 2005, he married Playboy Playmate Alicia Rickter at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Miami, Florida, before 120 guests, including his best friend Eric Karros, Brande read more...