Like Father, Like Son in Baltimore

by Roarfrom34 on Mar 16, 2010 5:51 PM EDT in O's History

Steve Johnson is back in Baltimore, which means that the list of father-son combinations to have played at the major league level for the Orioles may soon grow longer.

First there was Bob Kennedy, the first player in modern O's history to hit a grand slam, and his son Terry, an All-Star catcher for the Birds in 1987.

Next was Dave Mays (1967-1970) and his son Derrick May (1999), then Don Buford (1968-1972) and his son Damon (1993-1995), followed by Tim Raines (four games in 2001) and Tim Raines Jr. (2001, 2003, 2004).

Future candidates besides Steve Johnson include Steve Bumbry, son of Al (1972-1984), who was drafted by the Orioles in 2009; Toronto minor league pitchers Kyle Drabek, son of Doug (1998), as well as Josh Roenicke and his brother Jason, sons of Gary (1978-1975); and Tug Hulett, son of Tim (1989-1994), who plays in the Boston system.

The list does not include the Ripkens because Cal Sr. played only in the team's farm system.

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I didn't know about Bob and Terry Kennedy

Shame on me.

This just in: adorableness on the rise, family copes with child getting schooled. Film at 11. -daveh873

by Stacey on Mar 16, 2010 5:55 PM EDT reply actions

Sweet!

O’s ended up making $25K on the deal! Every dollar helps.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on Mar 16, 2010 6:25 PM EDT reply actions

I don't know how good our chances

of ending up with Kyle Drabek are, but that would be awesome.

by O'sFan21 on Mar 16, 2010 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

You forgot one

Outfielders Dave May (1967-1970) and Derrick May (1999). Dave was later traded to the Braves in the deal that brought Hank Aaron back to Milwaukee at the end of his career.

"The United States is the New York Yankees of countries...powerful and respected until the year 2000." - Homer J. Simpson

by Brotz13 on Mar 17, 2010 12:41 PM EDT reply actions