Former White Sox Player Sandy Alomar Sr. Passes Away at 81

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Former major league player Sandy Alomar Sr. died at the age of 81 in his native Puerto Rico, Major League Baseball announced on Monday.

Born on October 19, 1943, Alomar had a significant career as a switch-hitting second baseman, playing from 1964 to 1978. He suited up for the Milwaukee Braves, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, California Angels, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers.

Alomar made a mark in the 1970 season when he was named to the American League All-Star team while playing for the Angels. That year, he played a full 162 games, batted .251, and stole 35 bases.

His son, Sandy Alomar Jr., is currently a first base coach for the Cleveland Guardians, while another son, Roberto Alomar, is a Baseball Hall of Famer.

Alomar’s journey in baseball began when he was signed as a 16-year-old amateur free agent. Throughout his 15-year career, he played mostly at second base, accumulating a batting average of .245 with 1,168 hits and 227 stolen bases.

After retiring, Alomar transitioned into coaching, working with the Padres, Cubs, Rockies, and Mets. He also managed in Puerto Rico and was part of the coaching staff for the Puerto Rican national team.

Our condolences go out to the Alomar family and all those who were influenced by Sandy Alomar Sr. during his extensive career in baseball.