Baseball Birthdays: June thirtieth

Ron Swoboda, Baltimore born, played right field for Mets.
Helped beat O’s in a series with a catch no one forgets.

Bud Black pitched for fifteen years, won one ring with K.C.
He manages the Padres now, succeeding Bruce Bochy.

Tony Fernandez helped Jays to series win at short.
He was perhaps the skinniest switch hitter in the sport.

Garrett Anderson played the most games in Angel history.
He won a series, Home Run Derby and the All-Star MVP.
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