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<p>Mike Piazza is a former American Major League Baseball <a href="/biography/mike-piazza">catcher</a> who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1992 to 2007. He is best known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets, and also played brief stints with the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres, and Oakland Athletics.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/mike-piazza">Michael Joseph Piazza</a> was born on September 4, 1968, in Norristown, Pennsylvania. From a young age, he harbored aspirations of becoming a professional baseball player. His father, Vince Piazza, grew up in the same Norristown neighborhood as Hall of Fame <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lasorda">baseball manager</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lasorda">Tommy Lasorda</a>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lasorda">Lasorda</a>, a longtime <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lasorda">family friend</a>, would become instrumental in shaping Piazza’s baseball path.</p>

<p>Piazza attended the University of Miami before transferring to Miami-Dade Community College. In 1988, largely at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lasorda">Lasorda</a>’s urging, the Los Angeles Dodgers selected Piazza in the 62nd round of the MLB Draft. Initially a first baseman, he transitioned to the catcher position to increase his chances of making the majors.</p>

<h2>Rise to Stardom with the Los Angeles Dodgers</h2>

<p>Piazza distinguished himself as a top prospect in the minor leagues, hitting a combined 52 home runs during the 1991 and 1992 seasons. He was called up to the Dodgers at the end of the 1992 season and quickly emerged as a standout player. In 1993, Piazza made a dramatic impact by hitting 35 home runs, driving in 112 RBIs, and posting a .318 batting average. His performance earned him the 1993 National League Rookie of the Year award by unanimous vote.</p>

<h2>Career Highlights and New York Mets Legacy</h2>

<p>Throughout his career, Piazza earned a reputation as one of the best offensive catchers in MLB history. He hit 427 career home runs, including a record 396 as a catcher, and finished with a lifetime batting average of .308. During his time with the Mets, from 1998 to 2005, he became one of the franchise’s most beloved players. He played a pivotal role in leading the Mets to the 2000 World Series and is remembered for his emotional home run in the team’s first game following the September 11 attacks.</p>

<h2>Later Career and Retirement</h2>

<p>Following his tenure with the Mets, Piazza played briefly for the San Diego Padres and the Oakland Athletics before retiring after the 2007 season. His power-hitting and leadership cemented his place among the greatest catchers in baseball history.</p>

<h2>Post-Retirement and Legacy</h2>

<p>In 2016, Piazza was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, receiving 83% of the vote in his fourth year of eligibility. He was enshrined as a member of the New York Mets. Piazza has remained connected to baseball through coaching and business ventures, including ownership interests in Italian baseball clubs. His journey from a low-round draft pick to a Hall of Famer underscores his resilience and exceptional talent.</p>

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