.avia-section.av-k6v62xgq-c0812a68936ee67ed4883eaa9d35be9b{ Despite hitting a team-high .375 during spring training 2000, Lo Duca was sent down to Albuquerque.21 He briefly returned to the majors on June 1 when Hundley went on the disabled list, and batted .346 in nine games before he was optioned back to Albuquerque when Hundley returned, his fourth demotion in three seasons.2223 He was called up again in July for eight games, only to be sent down again two weeks later. Everyone is so excited. Before joining TVG in 2009when hired by then TVG executive vice president for television AllevatoLo Duca played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1998-2008, earning four All-Star . Its been a long haul and [manager Jim] Tracys given me the chance to play every day and thats all I can ask for. June 21, 1998 27 Notes, Los Angeles Times, March 6, 2001: D3. "Because every horse [going for] the Triple Crown was best on the numbers.". High School: Apollo HS (Glendale, AZ), School: Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ), Debut: Who Was the Better Overall Player: Hank Aaron or Joe DiMaggio? Paul Lo Duca, former catcher, finds a second career in horse racing Horse Racing Home Tickets Notice of Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing Some states provide residents (or, in some cases,. As a former Major League All-Star he brings an athlete's perspective to the show, said Tony Allevato, president of NYRA Bets and executive producer of NYRA TV. 66 Joe Capozzi, Marlins Paul Lo Duca Out to Prove Success Wasnt a Fraud, Palm Beach Post, August 18, 2008. Ernie Munick is very good, Stabile is very good, John Imbriale is very good. If you win at a higher rate than most, you're going to be rewarded. 69 Mathew Brownstein, MMO Exclusive: Former Mets Catcher, Paul Lo Duca, MetzmerizedOnline.com, July 19, 2017, https://metsmerizedonline.com/2017/07/mmo-exclusive-former-mets-catcher-paul-lo-duca.html/ (last accessed March 6, 2021). M michael777 EOG Dedicated Jul 2, 2017 #2 Re: paul lo duca leaving Tvg Re: paul lo duca leaving Tvg In a follow-up tweet, Lo Duca addressed his future at Barstool Sports. Lo Duca didn't give any indications as to which horse he would pick. 60. After playing through pain most of the year, Lo Duca visited a specialist that offseason and learned that he had a partially torn ligament in his groin.37 I knew it was bothering him, Dodgers pitcher Paul Quantrill said. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. "When I caught, there might be a guy that's a fastball hitter," he said. Copyright 2023 Blenheim Publishing, LLC. 5 Jake Pearlman, Catching on at Last, Sports Illustrated, May 7, 2001, https://vault.si.com/vault/2001/05/07/catching-on-at-last-late-blooming-la-backstop-paul-lo-duca-is-a-hit-behind-and-at-the-plate (last accessed March 6, 2021). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. And it is the same appeal that draws the former major league catcher to try to pick horse-racing winners on a national stage. 1966).3 His mother, known as Luci, practiced baseball with her sons by tossing pinto beans for them to hit. 9 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/loducpa01.shtml (last accessed March 6, 2021). 40 Jason Reid, Defeat Puts Dodgers Up Against the Wall, Los Angeles Times, April 25, 2003: D5. 45 Mike DiGiovanna & Jason Reid, Dodgers Get a Move On, Los Angeles Times, July 31, 2004: D1. Outside of baseball, horse racing has always been a passion of Lo Ducas, and he has owned several horses over the course of his life.67 I love the sport, Lo Duca said. Lo Duca wound up batting .283 with 57 RBIs in 132 games, his lowest number of hits and games in four years. Instead, he'll keep the numbers in mind, but make decisions based on what his eyes tell him in the moment, akin to how he would handle pitching to Pujols. Draft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 25th round of the 1993 MLB June Amateur Draft from Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ). He's just been a little unfortunate [with his Triple Crown bids]. Down to his last $28 TVG analysts and former Major League Baseball all-star selects a winning long shot. In addition to the sources cited in the Notes, the author also consulted www.baseball-reference.com. This horse might be able to come from behind. Simon: Lo Duca finds a second career in horse racing. Thats the intangibles. The former New York Mets catcher showed off that trademark anger and challenging attitude in a war with Brandon Walker, his Barstool colleague. Four-time All-Star Paul Lo Duca was a consistently productive hitter and reliable defensive catcher over parts of 11 seasons (1998 through 2008) with the Dodgers, Marlins, Mets, and Nationals. Ive always loved it. Need fresh faces, fresh approaches. However, Lo Duca faltered in the second half, including a 4-for-36 stretch in early August that dropped his average below .300. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. No one wants to hear it. The 45-year-old announced he was leaving TVG a few weeks back on Twitter and has recently signed on as an analyst for The New York Racing Association (NYRA) and their show Saratoga Live, where he'll make his debut on July 21. "Paul is one of the most dynamic and captivating personalities in racing. 1 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/loducpa01.shtml (last accessed March 6, 2021). Todd retorted with something about what didn't . Lo Duca spent 1994 with the Dodgers other advanced Class A affiliate, the Bakersfield Dodgers of the California League. 70 Larry Celona, Catcher in Sexy Tryst Calls Met 2-timing, New York Post, August 9, 2006: 2. "Bob said this horse was something special," Lo Duca said. }, Cronkite School at ASU Walker asked,Scheduled by who? in a response. Required fields are marked *. November 5, 2004: he and wife Sonia, became parents when she delivered their daughter, Bella. 35 DiGiovanna, Lo Duca Wont Be Sold Short.. As measured by WAR, Lo Duca was the majors best defensive catcher in 2003. 24 Prokopec Gets Nailed on First Day, Los Angeles Times, September 2, 2000: D8. Lo Duca had a strong first half in 2002, leading his team with a .326 average and 23 doubles as the Dodgers soared 20 games over .500 and led the NL West by 2 games at the All-Star break. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Its something Ive waited for my whole life.31, His bat stayed hot. Its tough to eat right through the season because youre on the road so much. He went to a second consecutive All-Star Game. 55 Marlins Trade Lo Duca to Mets, Los Angeles Times, December 5, 2005: D4. Watch horse racing 7-days a week on TVG (Dish 399, DirecTV 602). Things just arent going well for me right now. Catcher Played Through Pain in 2002.. I just think NYRA needs to go in a different direction. In 2010, Lo Duca was briefly signed to Colorado Rockies as a backup catcher, but was released in May 2010. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Battled through a series of injuries and wound up losing his job. Somehow you cant. They talk about five tools in baseball, hes got that sixth, Mets third baseman David Wright said about him. Colorado Springs Sky Sox released C Paul Lo Duca. One of the best feelings Ive had as a player I didnt want to leave L.A., but that was a warm reception here. Paul Anthony Lo Duca (born April 12, 1972) is an American retired professional baseball player and television personality. So, I did.13, Paulie and his mother had a special bond, said Lo Ducas father. He went only 2-for-36 in 14 games, however, and was sent back to Albuquerque on May 19 in favor of catching prospect Angel Pena.19 After Pena struggled throughout the summer, they switched places again on August 2 and Lo Duca returned to the Dodgers.20 He finished strong, hitting .339 with 11 RBIs in 22 games down the stretch, including his first three big league homers. 54 Joe Capozzi, Lineup Complete with Lo Ducas Return, Palm Beach Post, August 17, 2005: 9C. So we start a show and he takes shots? The four-time All-Star averaged just 38 strikeouts a season to 34 walks. 48 Tom DAngelo, Lo Duca Finds Comfort Level, Palm Beach Post, February 22, 2005: C1. LoDuca is hopeful that this will be a turning point in horse racing's current perception. Find out more. Period. After sitting out 2009, Lo Duca signed as a free agent with the Rockies in 2010 but was released in May after playing only 14 games for their Class AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox affiliate. Its just very interesting to me, especially now that Ive gotten to know horses and how much theyre like humans. That June, Lo Duca was selected in the 25th round (690th overall) of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers.9 The 5-foot-10, 193-pounder signed a month later for $28,000.10 Assigned to the advanced Class A Vero Beach Dodgers of the Florida State League, he hit .313 with 13 RBIs in 39 games. "American Pharoah is racing five times in eight weeks. Were just trying to do too much.40. Horse Racing Forum - PaceAdvantage.Com - Horse Racing Message Board > Thoroughbred Horse Racing Discussion > General Racing Discussion: Paul Lo Duca leaves TVG Dukeys a tough guy, he battles through. I havent said one thing besides leave me out of it, Lo Duca wrote in a tweet where he tagged Walker. Paul Lo Duca was born in Brooklyn, NY. On July 31, Lo Duca flew to Miami to join the Marlins in time for their game against the Montreal Expos that night, but his plane was delayed, and he didnt reach the stadium until the fifth inning.46 In the sixth, he was given a bat and hit a two-run home run on the first pitch he saw in a Marlins uniform. Kentucky Derby 2023 Contenders - Road to the Derby - Derby Prep Replays - Kentucky Derby Picks. with high school baseball coach, Ray Alonzo, and Phoenix-area college coaches. The 4X All-Star owns the highest batting average among New York Mets' catchers with a .297 mark (min. As a native New Yorker, and lifelong racing fan, I'm honored to join the talented broadcast team doing such great work on Saratoga Live, said Lo Duca. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Later that year, he was selected for the All-Star Team, scoring an average of .318 with a career high of on-base percentage .355. 57 Shpigel, The Lunch-Pail Guy Behind the Plate., 58 Hale, Lo Duca Ready to Follow Piazza Again.. When Lo Ducas own show began, he believed Walker tweeted a subliminal shot at him. It will be interesting to see how he looks.". Officially, he is a horse racing and gambling analyst. Paul Lo Duca had 1,112 hits over his career. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. From 2001-07, Lo Duca was one of the sports best catchers. The rest need to go. "I think [American Pharoah] will have the lead at the top of the stretch. 18 Transactions, Democrat & Chronicle (Rochester, NY), July 4, 1998: 2D. 3 His mother, known as Luci, practiced baseball with . As a former Major League All-Star he brings an athlete's perspective to the show," said Tony Allevato, President of NYRA Bets Executive Producer of NYRA TV. Just before the July 31 trade deadline, Lo Duca, Guillermo Mota and Juan Encarnacion were dealt to the Florida Marlins for Brad Penny, Hee Seop Choi, and minor leaguer Bill Murphy.44 You know it might happen, but Ive always dreamt about being a Dodger for my whole life, Lo Duca said following the trade. After two years, in 1993 Paul transferred to Arizona State University where he was named The Sporting News Player of the Year in his rookie season. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . That hasnt changed nearly 12 years after he played his final MLB game. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. C Paul Lo Duca assigned to Colorado Springs Sky Sox from Rockies Extended Spring Training. 17 Transactions, Record (Hackensack, NJ), June 20, 1998: S7. (Age 36-168d) He gets beat up more than any catcher Ive ever seen. Before joining TVG in 2009, Lo Duca played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1998-2008, earning four All-Star selections for three different franchises from 2003-06 as a catcher. He can move so effortlessly. Sunday Night Baseball (2000-2008)as Himself - New York Mets Catcher / Himself - Los An, 2005 MLB All-Star Game (2005)as Himself - NL Catcher: Florida Marlins, 2003 MLB All-Star Game (2003)as Himself - NL Catcher: Los Angeles Dodgers, Your email address will not be published. Paul Lo Duca now a member of The Action Network? How old is Paul Lo Duca? . In 2004, Lo Duca signed with Florida Marlins with which he spent only one season before he was traded to New York Mets in 2006. Lo Duca received another chance with San Antonio in 1997 and showed what he was capable of offensively, hitting .327 with 69 RBIs. Or write about sports? Exceeded rookie limits during 2000 season, Agents: Andrew Mongelluzzi Previously: Levinsons, View Player Bio According to sources, it is estimated that the total of Paul Lo Ducas net worth, as of early 2017, exceeds the sum of $30 million, largely acquired through his professional baseball career which was active between 1998 and 2010, and supplemented by his current TV broadcasting role. Paul Antony Lo Duca was born on the 12th April 1972, in Brooklyn, New York City USA, and is a former professional baseball player who is widely recognized as a catcher with the Major League Baseballs Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, New York Mets and Washington Nationals. 10 Shpigel, The Lunch-Pail Guy Behind the Plate., 11 Shpigel, The Lunch-Pail Guy Behind the Plate., 12 Shpigel, The Lunch-Pail Guy Behind the Plate.. "It's like figuring out a puzzle," said Lo Duca, who now mans the mike as one of the sport's top handicappers, working for TVG, a network devoted to horse racing available on select cable packages, as well as DirectTV (Channel 602) and the DISH Network (Channel 399). That offseason, Los Angeles rewarded him with a three-year contract worth $7.25 million.33 This is my first spring where I wont be fighting for a job, where I know Im going to be here, and thats made it a lot more relaxed of an atmosphere, Lo Duca said. Now with Barstool Sports, what has Lo Duca in the news this time? April 12, 1972 That you cant teach. http://bit.ly/1sIgJo7Go here http://1045theteam.comLike us https://www.facebook.com/1045theteamFollow us https://twitter.com/1045TheTeamGet our newsletter http://1045theteam.com/newsletter/For any licensing requests please contact albany.youtube@townsquaremedia.com Theres an awful lot of good about Paul Lo Duca.32, Lo Ducas average never fell below .317 the rest of the season, and he finished at a team-leading .320. Paul Lo Duca assigned to Rockies Extended Spring Training from Colorado Springs Sky Sox. A 5-foot-10, 193-pound catcher from Brooklyn, N.Y., Paul Lo Duca got a late start in the majors. In 1995, Lo Duca was loaned to Australian Baseball Leagues Adelaide Giants where he stayed til 1996. Paul Anthony Lo Duca (born April 12, 1972) is an American retired professional baseball player and television personality. C Paul Lo Duca assigned to Colorado Springs Sky Sox from Rockies Extended Spring Training. Password: Home: Register: FAQ: Donate: Roster: Calendar: Forum Search: Today's Posts . [2005], (December 11) Agrees to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals. January 21, 2010: Colorado Rockies signed free agent C Paul Lo Duca to a minor league . Brandon Walker, a former SEC football, also covers gambling for Barstool Sports. Wish him luck whatever he does. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. A skilled contact hitter, his strikeout rate was only 7 percent. Paul was [angry] if he had four hits and we lost. Honestly, any one of us here can do what he did on camera. The big wins and the crushing defeats bring together bonds that can not be broken, this holds true even with colleagues. I can handicap races and tell you why I like a horse. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Its good, said Lo Duca. I like to have one here and there. Myself and @BlackJackBurner have been in NY and were scheduled to be on @PicksCentral and he said no. 63 Lo Duca Exit May Be Final, New York Daily News, October 1, 2007: 57. A horse won a race at around 7-5 by about 5 lengths. Lo Duca didnt reach the postseason until 2006, his first year with Billy Wagner and the Mets. Weve got a lot of good ballplayers on this team, and I take pride in that, in getting the job done when I have to in a big situation. Starting 1998 with the Albuquerque Dukes in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, he was called up to the majors on June 20 after pitcher Ramon Martinez went on the 15-day disabled list.17 Lo Duca joined the team in Colorado during the middle of a road trip and debuted the following day, going 1-for-2 with an RBI in the Dodgers 11-6 loss to the Rockies, his first hit coming off pitcher Bobby Jones. Online Sportsbooks and Gambling Discussion. Defensively, he led the majors with 76 assists, and tied Jorge Posada with 965 putouts. This venture provided the basis for Paul Lo Ducas net worth. 25 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hundlto01.shtml (last accessed March 6, 2021). She died two years before I made it. Where was Paul Lo Duca born? Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Paul Lo Duca leaves TVG General Racing Discussion. 37 John Nadel, L.A. Colorado Rockies signed free agent C Paul Lo Duca to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. So hopefully I can keep em coming.61 For the fifth year in a row, he caught at least 1,000 innings, hitting better in the second half for the first time, and finished 7th in the NL with a team-best .318. Lo Duca became a free agent and signed a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals worth $5 million in December.65 Im out to prove I can still play this game at an All-Star level, he said. Paul Lo Duca had a .286 average over his career. Catcher, First Baseman and Leftfielder, Born: In June 2009, he joined On January 19, 2010, Lo Duca signed with the Colorado Rockies and came out of retirement. Page 2- Paul Lo Duca leaves TVG General Racing Discussion : Horse Racing Forum - PaceAdvantage.Com - Horse Racing Message Board > Thoroughbred Horse Racing Discussion > General Racing Discussion: Paul Lo Duca leaves TVG User Name: Remember Me? The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Leading by seven games on September 12, New York lost 12 of their last 17 to finish one game behind the Philadelphia Phillies and miss the playoffs. Have you ever wondered how much wealth this former athlete has accumulated so far? POSTSEASON: Collected at least one hit in eight of the Mets' 10 postseason gamesDelivered a two-out, two-run single in the seventh inning of Game Six of the NLCS vs. St. Louis to give New York a 4-0 leadHad an RBI single in the sixth inning to put the Mets ahead, 6-5, in Game Three of the NLDS at Los Angeles.Tagged out two Dodgers on the same play in the second inning of Game One of the NLDS at SheaLos Angeles' Russ Martin singled to right; Shawn Green retrieved the ball and threw it to Jose Valentin, whose relay throw to Lo Duca nailed Jeff Kent at the plateLoDuca then turned around and tagged out J.D. 31 Scott Galetti, Dodgers Outlast Rockies, 11-10, Signal (Santa Clarita, California), May 29, 2001: B1. For some reason they had two people offering selections based on a horse's appearance. What number is Paul Duca? Lo Duca starred for Arizona State University, where he was drafted in 1993 by Los Angeles. 3 Ben Shpigel, The Lunch-Pail Guy Behind the Plate, New York Times, December 19, 2005, https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/19/sports/baseball/the-lunchpail-guy-behind-the-plate.html (last accessed March 6, 2021). In October, Lo Ducas 52-year-old mother passed away from ovarian cancer.11 Before she died, Lo Duca planned on telling the Dodgers that he would not play in the Arizona Fall League, but Luci would not hear of it.12 She said to me, When I pass away, I want you to come to my funeral and then I want you to play the next day, Lo Duca said. vs. NYM 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: Lo Duca now appears on Barstool Sports Much like Deion Sanders and Pat McAfee, Paul Lo Duca joined Barstool Sports in his post-sports career. It's a lateral move at best. I like laying in the weeds. This hurts almost as much as losing last year and I dont think its really hit me yet. I said, Im not going to do that. And she made me promise. Discover Paul Lo Duca's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. 64 Lo Duca Vaguely Apologizes, Washington Times, February 17, 2008, https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/feb/17/lo-duca-vaguely-apologizes/ (last accessed March 6, 2021). an instructional baseball camp in Arizona for 200 youngstersfather and brothers help with the camp, along I remember Paul and Todd had a rather nasty (especially for TVG on air folks) exchange working live at Keeneland this spring. April 25, 2010: Paul Lo Duca assigned to Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Support our journalism and access bonus content on our Patreon stream, Blenheim Publishing, LLC Paul Lo Duca tended to say whatever was on his mind, and express him accordingly, throughout his career. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. A horse won a race at around 7-5 by about 5 lengths. Positions: 73 Adam Rubin, To Blunt Billy, Mets Lagging, New York Daily News, November 28, 2007: 78. Lo Duca recently called Walker out on his bull crap.. Im tired of the bull crap from @BWalkerSEC. Phoenix, AZ 85004 the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 39 Jason Reid, Must-win Time for Dodgers, Los Angeles Times, March 30, 2003: D18. In 2008, Lo Duca signed a one-year contract, worth $5 million with Washington Nationals for which he played til July 2008. Like others have said they'll just get another klown to chatter with Schmeckel like they are on the View. "I am a numbers guy, but when it comes to this, you have to throw the numbers out the window," Lo Duca said. 19 Transactions, Tribune (Scranton, PA), May 19, 1999: B2. 62 Adam Rubin, Lo Duca Out For Encore, New York Daily News, February 16, 2007: 96. But now I have caffeine-free Diet Coke. Lo. How tall is Paul Lo Duca? 3070 Lakecrest Circle, Suite 400-292 We call him the human pin cushion. 22 Transactions, Los Angeles Times, June 1, 2000: D12. Paul Lo Duca has never won a World Series. Paul Antony Lo Duca was born on the 12th April 1972, in Brooklyn, New York City USA, and is a former professional baseball player who is widely recognized as a catcher with the Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, New York Mets and Washington Nationals. He took a foul tip off his left elbow on May 28, and a ball off his right shoulder a week later.51, 52 Im just a human contusion right now, he said.53 After earning his third straight All-Star berth, a strained right hamstring bothered him in August, but he kept his batting average above .300 as late as September 1.54 The Marlins, however, finished third again with a second consecutive 83-79 record. Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 25th round of the 1993 amateur draft out of Arizona State. Despite setting ASU baseball records with 129 hits with an average batting score of .446, the next several years he spent circuiting in the minor leagues. The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the hiring of veteran horse racing analyst and Major League Baseball All-Star Paul Lo Duca. TVG.com for details. It was fun watching Paul, Todd and Simon together. We didnt get it done, he said. When it comes to his personal life, Paul Lo Duca married former Playboy model, Sonia Flores, in 2000, with whom he has a daughter, but the couple filed for divorce in 2006. Paul Lo Duca played 11 MLB seasons A 5-foot-10, 193-pound catcher from Brooklyn, N.Y., Paul Lo Duca got a late start in the majors. Some of them are temperamental, some of them arent. Like Sportscasting on Facebook. And I think that as a player, thats a huge compliment Hes a tremendous leader, and on the field, his numbers speak for itself, but off the field, I think hes just as valuable to his team.60. 67 Mike Bernardino, Horse Fever, Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL), February 25, 2005: C1. They were very close.14 In honor of his mother, Lo Duca drew an LL and a cross in the dirt behind home plate before every game he played throughout the rest of his career.15 Later he said, I wish my mother hadnt passed away before I made it to the major leagues. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Thats the attitude Im taking. Paul Lo Duca is 50 years old. 65 Lo Duca, Milledge Happy with Nats, Associated Press, December 11, 2007. That was the only game he played before being optioned back to Albuquerque two weeks later.18 He finished the season hitting .319 with 30 doubles in 126 games for the Dukes. It's all coming together.". Prior to 2004, Lo Duca made some lifestyle changes to improve his health and durability, including adding 20 pounds of muscle and hiring a nutritionist to help him eat better. Theres a lot of confidence and togetherness in this clubhouse, and I love it. Follow us on Twitter @sportscasting19. Hes as tough as they come.38, The Dodgers were expected to have another strong year in 2003 and compete for the division title. Its tough because of the people you meet in the Dodger family. That earned him a promotion to the San Antonio Missions in 1995, but he regressed in the Double-A Texas League, hitting only .246 with eight RBIs in 61 games. The Brooklyn-native will make his Saratoga Live debut on July 21, opening day of the 2017 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course. 2 Barbara Barker, Mother Knew Best, Newsday, May 12, 2007. https://www.newsday.com/sports/mother-knew-best-1.536254 (last accessed March 6, 2021). He was late because of the [left front foot] injury [last October]. Paul Lo Duca. 53 Spencer, Faltering Mota in Doghouse.. He caught 932 games and produced a lifetime .286 batting average, hitting as many as 25 homers in a single year. 60 Mark Hale, Lo & Behold, New York Post, May 18, 2006. Paul Lo Duca is on Twitter at paulloduca16. Lo Duca finished with a .272 average, his lowest as a full-time big leaguer. 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