April 25, 2010: Paul Lo Duca assigned to Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Paul Lo Duca had 1,112 hits over his career. In addition to the sources cited in the Notes, the author also consulted www.baseball-reference.com. As measured by WAR, Lo Duca was the majors best defensive catcher in 2003. He concluded his career with the Washington Nationals in 2008. Whether its arrogance or confidence, whatever you want to call it, its good right now.43 He got off to an excellent start, batting .400 through May 1 and .313 in the first half with 43 RBIs. Paul is one of the most dynamic and captivating personalities in racing. Paul Lo Duca was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 25th round of the 1993 MLB June Amateur Draft from Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ). 20 Hundley Up to Task in 4-2 Win; Pena Sent Down, Los Angeles Times, August 2, 1999: D5. Obviously, you dont want to be talking during the season, but whatever happens, happens.62 He struggled a bit out of the gate, hitting only .237 through April, but improved to .319 by the end of May. The report stated that he had purchased at least six kits of human growth hormone from former Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski in 2004. May 17, 2010: Paul Lo Duca assigned to Rockies Extended Spring Training from Colorado Springs Sky Sox. "I think this race will get a lot of publicity. Like Sportscasting on Facebook. 35 DiGiovanna, Lo Duca Wont Be Sold Short.. Maybe it will put horse racing back on the map. 3 His mother, known as Luci, practiced baseball with . vs. COL 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: Lo Duca hit just .207 in the NL Championship Series and the heartbreaking seven-game loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Later that year, he was selected for the All-Star Team, scoring an average of .318 with a career high of on-base percentage .355. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. All of us are trying too hard, he said. You make so many friends, and the fans, thats the toughest part.45. The big wins and the crushing defeats bring together bonds that can not be broken, this holds true even with colleagues. 44 Dodgers Make Major Trade with Marlins, Associated Press, July 31, 2004. But now I have caffeine-free Diet Coke. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. However, Lo Duca faltered in the second half, including a 4-for-36 stretch in early August that dropped his average below .300. Despite setting ASU baseball records with 129 hits with an average batting score of .446, the next several years he spent circuiting in the minor leagues. JavaScript is disabled. Battled through a series of injuries and wound up losing his job. I'm not going to let him get beat with his third-best pitch.". Lo Duca was on the TVG set at Del Mar with Todd Schrupp and Simon Bray when he followed that up with a television version of a walk-off home run leaving his colleagues in stitches.Join Todd Schrupp, Simon Bray, Paul Lo Duca, and Mike Joyce this weekend trackside from Del Mar! His professional baseball career officially began in 1998 when he signed with Los Angeles Dodgers, although he didnt play regularly until 2001; his hitting proved to be his strength, including a 25-hit streak in 2003, the second longest in Dodgers history. Lo Duca gained national acclaim last year for nailing the trifecta in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in California Chrome's Triple Crown bid. Catcher, First Baseman and Leftfielder, Born: Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Lo Duca recently called Walker out on his bull crap.. Lo Duca debuted in June 1998, two months after he turned 26. He's won the [equivalent of the] World Series multiple times. I'm going to miss him. Despite hitting a team-high .375 during spring training 2000, Lo Duca was sent down to Albuquerque.21 He briefly returned to the majors on June 1 when Hundley went on the disabled list, and batted .346 in nine games before he was optioned back to Albuquerque when Hundley returned, his fourth demotion in three seasons.2223 He was called up again in July for eight games, only to be sent down again two weeks later. I remember Paul and Todd had a rather nasty (especially for TVG on air folks) exchange working live at Keeneland this spring. Paul Lo Duca, former catcher, finds a second career in horse racing Horse Racing Home Tickets Notice of Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing Some states provide residents (or, in some cases,. He split the 2008 season between Washington and the Florida Marlins before he retired. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. 16 Dan Le Batard, Catcher Never Wants Anyone to Say He Didnt Go 100 Percent Out There, Miami Herald, August 29, 2004: 3C. Phone: 602.496.1460 It's a lateral move at best. Im not pressing. Paul Lo Duca assigned to Rockies Extended Spring Training from Colorado Springs Sky Sox. But that doesnt bother me because Ive been doing that my whole career.29, He got off to a fast start in 2001, hitting .368 with a 1.032 OPS in April, but his season hit a roadblock when he strained his left hamstring and oblique at the end of April.30 He returned to the lineup three weeks later and enjoyed one of the best games of his career in his seventh game back, tying a Dodgers record with six hits. ", Simon: Lo Duca finds a second career in horse racing, Activists storm track, delaying Grand National start, Practical Move wins Santa Anita Derby by a nose. "When Pujols would come up third in an inning, we'd plan to go after him with two outs and nobody on, but if there's a guy on second, who's up in the bullpen [who can get him out]? 33 Dodgers Lo Duca Agrees to $7.25M, Californian, February 27, 2002: 4B. We've expanded our play-by-play data for the 1914, 1921, 1922, and 1923 seasons. Lo Duca hit .290 with 75 home runs, 446 RBIs, and struck out only 266 times in that span. Were just trying to do too much.40. If Lo Duca was torn up about the fight with Walker, he clearly didnt show it. Paul Anthony Lo Duca Jr. was born April 12, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York, to Paul, Sr. and Lucia (Buovolo) Lo Duca.12 The family moved to Arizona when he was two, and he spent his childhood working in his fathers bars alongside his older brothers, Frank (1962-2019) and Anthony (b. In October, Lo Ducas 52-year-old mother passed away from ovarian cancer.11 Before she died, Lo Duca planned on telling the Dodgers that he would not play in the Arizona Fall League, but Luci would not hear of it.12 She said to me, When I pass away, I want you to come to my funeral and then I want you to play the next day, Lo Duca said. This horse might be able to come from behind. "I am a numbers guy, but when it comes to this, you have to throw the numbers out the window," Lo Duca said. Its tough to eat right through the season because youre on the road so much. 37 John Nadel, L.A. High School: Apollo HS (Glendale, AZ), School: Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ), Debut: I can handicap races and tell you why I like a horse. 34 Mike DiGiovanna, Lo Duca Wont Be Sold Short, Los Angeles Times, February 24, 2002: D1. Paul Antony Lo Duca was born on the 12th April 1972, in Brooklyn, New York City USA, and is a former professional baseball player who is widely recognized as a catcher with the Major League Baseballs Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, New York Mets and Washington Nationals. Learn more. Always taking me to games and the cage when I was little. with high school baseball coach, Ray Alonzo, and Phoenix-area college coaches. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He battled every day, and we had some guys who didnt show up every day. Watch horse racing 7-days a week on TVG (Dish 399, DirecTV 602). Lo Duca did not respond to Walker as of publication. Positions: 16 Paul Lo Duca #16. "); going 6-for-6 in a game with the Dodgers; a diving catch he made by the dugout that ranked as one of the best defensive plays made by a catcher in recent memory; hitting a home run in his first at-bat with the Marlins after team owner Jeffrey Loria picked him up at the airport ("the most surreal moment ever"); and clinching the NL East title at Shea Stadium with the Mets in 2006 ("Everyone in the stands that night felt like family"). Now they're looking to hire a retread. 32 Reid, Lo Duca Gets the Chance He Has Been Waiting For.. Paul Lo Duca assigned to Colorado Springs Sky Sox. How old is Paul Lo Duca? Thats the attitude Im taking. It wasn't until 2001, Lo Duca's age 29 season, that he stayed in the majors for good. OK I'll qualify it then. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. And every one of the pitchers trusted him. Lo Duca received another chance with San Antonio in 1997 and showed what he was capable of offensively, hitting .327 with 69 RBIs. Receive daily headlines, breaking news alerts, promotions, and much more! From 2001-07, Lo Duca was one of the sport's best catchers. The Marlins picked him up shortly afterwards, and Lo Duca batted .294 in 21 games backing up Matt Treanor. Himself - Correspondent / Himself / Correspondent, Himself - NL Catcher: Los Angeles Dodgers. LoDuca is hopeful that this will be a turning point in horse racing's current perception. 39 Jason Reid, Must-win Time for Dodgers, Los Angeles Times, March 30, 2003: D18. Its something Ive waited for my whole life.31, His bat stayed hot. Paul Lo Duca has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. Its been a long haul and [manager Jim] Tracys given me the chance to play every day and thats all I can ask for. Paul Lo Duca leaving TVG parlaynow Jul 2, 2017 parlaynow EOG Dedicated Jul 2, 2017 #1 The former baseball player going back to New York for new endeavors.he gave his farewell address after the last race at santa Anita.chalk won. 26 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1631048/bio (last accessed March 6, 2021). We dont look at anything less as being acceptable with the talent and focus we have. One of the best feelings Ive had as a player I didnt want to leave L.A., but that was a warm reception here. "Paul is one of the most dynamic and captivating personalities in racing. Im not getting the job done, he said. in Brooklyn, NY I like laying in the weeds. I like to have one here and there. Its tough because of the people you meet in the Dodger family. So how does someone like Lo Duca go about assessing the Belmont? 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