Rick Wrona
Richard James Wrona
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.
- School Wichita State University
- High School Bishop Kelley High School
- Debut September 3, 1988
- Final Game July 22, 1994
- Born December 10, 1963 in Tulsa, OK USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Rick Wrona was signed as a 5th round pick in the 1985 amateur draft by the Chicago Cubs and scout Ron Hollingsworth. He played in six major league seasons with four teams; his best year was as a member of the Chicago Cubs when they were the National League East Division Champions in 1989. After that, he was pushed down the Cubs' depth chart with the emergence of Hector Villanueva and Rick Wilkins. He played again for the Cincinnati Reds in 1992, the Chicago White Sox in 1993 and the Milwaukee Brewers in 1994. In his last 5 at bats in the major leagues on July 20 and July 22, 1994, he hit 3 doubles and a home run. He had previously only had 3 doubles and 2 home runs in the majors.
Wrona is the only player in Major League history with a last name that starts with "Wro". Two of his brothers, Bill Wrona and Ron Wrona, played in the minor leagues.
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