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BASEBALL/CHARITY EVENTS 

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SD TRAVELING TEAMS

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SCOUTING TIPS

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WINNING TIPS FOR PARENTS

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MY FRIEND, HARRY CARAY

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INSPIRATIONS

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BASEBALL TRIVIA

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I am San Diego native who was a pitcher at Crawford High School.  In 1964, as an 18 year-old,  I was drafted to be a catcher with the Milwaukee Braves  My grandpa played with the Braves in the early 1900's so although other teams offered me contracts, they were my chosen team.  Shortly thereafter, I signed  with the Chicago White Sox  and remained with them until 1974 when I was traded to play with the New York Yankees. I ended my career in 1978 after playing with the Los Angeles Angels the Houston Astros and the Montreal Expos.

My highlight year was 1970 when I hit 19 home runs for the White Sox for a .283 batting average and 52 RBI's.
 I was also elected to play in the 1974 All-Star Game.

I had the fortune of participating in 1 no-hitter in 1967 for Joel Horlen and catching another in 1976 for Larry Dierker.

 My fans called me "SupHerrmann" and my teammates called me "Hoggy" and
  "Fort Herrmann".  
"
Hoggy" is still my nickname today.  

Check out these photos and articles from the past
Link: To see my Major League Career stats
or: Chicago White Sox line up, 1971 and other years

One day my life changed

 I had what I thought was a fulfilling life but on December 23th, 1991 my life changed forever. That is the day my father passed away.

For many years my mother and brother were active Christians and my father and I weren't. I know now, we both were the recipients of many prayers.

Although I thought there was a God, I never knew how to reach him. I also thought I had everything I ever needed....fame, baseball, money and alot of bad habits. The fateful day in 1991...the day I felt so lonely and lost was the first time I knelt down to pray to Jesus to ask for help and invite him into my life. Since that day, I know I have sinned but because I have the Lord Jesus Christ, I know I am forgiven and I will have eternal life. Now, I know I have everything I ever needed and each day continues to bring new blessings.

My current activities

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Volunteer
Chicago White Sox: Fantasy Camp Coach
Baseball Tutor
Randy Jones Baseball Academy coach
Head Coach Delmar Powerhouse
President of the SD Chapter for the Major League Baseball Players Alumni
Celebrity Charity event volunteer

"You can accomplish more in one hour with God than one lifetime without Him"

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