Jermaine Allensworth split time between Pittsburgh, Kansas City, and the New York Mets in 1998. The primary Center Fielder batted .272 with 5 HRs, 31 RBIs, and 15 SBs while playing all three outfield positions. Once considered a top prospect, the former first-round draft pick would only play one additional season in Major League Baseball. … Read more
Cristian Guerrero played for the DSL Brewers in 1998 after getting signed as an international free agent one year earlier. The younger cousin of MLB players Vladimir and Wilton Guerrero, Cristian worked to live up to his family’s legacy. In his Rookie Ball debut, Guerrero enjoyed a solid season hitting .268 with 5 HRs and … Read more
Ron Gant spent the 1998 season with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he hit .240 with 26 HRs and 67 RBIs. Overall, Gant enjoyed a productive season, finishing the year with a .825 OPS. However, the ’98 season would be Gant’s third and final season as a member of the Cardinals roster, as they traded … Read more
Wilton Guerrero, the older brother of Vladamir, played eight seasons in the MLB, including two different stints with his younger brother in Montreal. Guerrero is now a trainer at the Academia de Beisbol Hermanos Guerrero. Wilton Guerrero Career Stats Year Team Games AVG HRs RBIs SBs 1996 LAD 5 .000 0 0 0 1997 LAD … Read more
Rey Ordóñez played nine seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and Chicago Cubs. Known as one of the most electrifying defensive Shortstops in MLB history, Ordóñez dazzled fans during his tenure with the New York Mets from 1996-2002. Ordóñez last appeared in an MLB game in 2004 … Read more
Who were the best NBA shooting guards in 1998? Circa 98 takes a closer look: 1) Michael Jordan The GOAT enjoyed another great season in 1997-1998, culminating in his sixth NBA Championship and Finals MVP Award. MJ averaged 28.7 points per game in his age 34 season (led the league) while making All-NBA 1st team … Read more
In this post from Circa 98, we will tell you what happened to James Jett in 1998. In the ’98 season, James Jett started in all 16 games. His 45 receptions and 882 yards provided a spark for the Oakland franchise. Flanked by Hall of Famer Tim Brown, Jett set a career-high in receiving yards … Read more
Who were the top 10 NFL wide receivers during the 1998 Season? Circa 98 takes a look: 1) Randy Moss It’s rare that a rookie makes such a great impact on his team or the entire league, but that’s exactly what Randy Moss did in 1998. After dropping in the draft due to “character concerns,” … Read more
Who were the top 10 MLB center fielders during the 1998 Season? Circa 98 examines: 1) Ken Griffey Jr. Many will consider this a controversial pick because Jr. clearly declined defensively in 1998. However, when you hit 56 home runs with 146 RBI’s and 20 SB’s, you are going to get the benefit of the … Read more
Who were the top 10 NBA point guards in 1998? Circa 98 examines: 1) Gary Payton Although it is not considered the best regular season of his career (96 or 2000 is), Payton started all 82 games for the Seattle SuperSonics, leading them, along with Vin Baker, to a 61-21 record, the 2nd best in … Read more