Mike Piazza

Biography, carrer, personal life, video and photo

Biography


​Michael Joseph Piazza (born September 4, 1968) is an Italian-American former Major League Baseball catcher. He played in his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, San Diego Padres and the Oakland Athletics.

Los Angeles dodgers & Florida Marlins career


After his father asked Lasorda to select Piazza as a favor, the Miami-Dade Community College student was drafted by the Dodgers in the 62nd round of the 1988 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft as the 1,390th player picked overall in the draft.

New york mets & San Diego Padres  career


One week later, on May 22, Piazza was traded from the Marlins to the New York Mets for Preston Wilson, Ed Yarnall, and Geoff Goetz. Despite stellar numbers from Piazza, the Mets missed the 1998 postseason by one game.

San Diego Padres & Oakland Athletics career


Following the 2005 season, Piazza filed for free agency and he signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres on January 29, 2006. Prior to the start of the 2006 season Piazza represented Italy in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.

Retirement and Mets Hall of Fame


​After not being signed to any MLB team for the 2008 season, Piazza announced his retirement on May 20, 2008, saying, "After discussing my options with my wife, family and agent, I felt it is time to start a new chapter in my life. It has been an amazing journey."

Mike Piazza Career Highlights


Piazza tribute.... last game at Shea


Piazza's homer clears Dodger Stadium


Mike Piazza on the 2013 MLB All Star Game and his history with the Mets


Personal life


On January 29, 2005, Piazza married Playboy Playmate Alicia Rickter at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Miami, Florida, before 120 guests, including his best friend Eric Karros, Brande Roderick, Lisa Dergan, Anjelica Bridges, Al Leiter, John Franco and Iván Rodríguez.

Career highlights and milestones


The career highlights and milestones of Mike Piazza. ​

     

Mike Piazza

Biography, carrer, personal life, video and photo