Ozzie Guillén: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Oswaldo José Guillén Barrios, well known as Ozzie Guillén, was a Chicago White Sox shortstop between 1985 and 1997. He also played for the Baltimore Orioles (1998), Atlanta Braves (1998-99) and Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2000), until his retirement at the end of the 2000 season. He was born on January 20, 1964 in Ocumare del Tuy, Miranda State, Venezuela.

In 1985, Guillén received both the AL Rookie of the Year and TSN Rookie of the Year awards. Then, he was selected an All-Star in 1988, 1990-91, and won the Gold Glove Award in 1990. As a player, Guillén was regarded for his passion, speed, hustle, and defensive abilities, but his love for the game still intact.

After serving as third base coach for the 2003 World Champions Florida Marlins, Guillén was hired in the offseason to replace Jerry Manuel as White Sox manager. He received a rousing ovation from the crowd of 37,706 Chicagoans when introduced before his first game as a skipper at Comiskey Park (April 13, 2004).

Career Statistics

See also

• The Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award
• List of Venezuelan players in MLB