Aguilera got to the Majors with the Mets in 1985. He won a World Series with the Mets in 1986. Aguilera got traded to the Twins in 1989. In 1991, he played in the All-Star Game and won a World Series with the Twins. He played in the All-Star Game in 1992. In 1993, he won a Pitcher-of-the-Month Award and played in the All-Star Game. He got traded to Boston in 1995. He re-signed with the Twins in 1996. He got traded to the Cubs in 1999. He recorded his 300th career save in 2000 before retiring. Aguilera finished his career with 318 saves, but was inexcusably snubbed for the Hall of Fame.
Honorable Mention:
1B Dick Allen, Philadelphia Phillies
Allen got to the Majors with the Phillies in 1963 for a cup of coffee. In 1964, he was named to the Topps All-Rookie Team and was named the National League Rookie of the Year. He played in the All-Star Game in 1965. In 1966, he played in the All-Star Game and finished the season with 40 home runs. He played in the All-Star Game in 1967. He hit three home runs in a game in 1968. He went to St. Louis in 1970, where he played in the All-Star Game. He went to the Dodgers in 1971. He went to the White Sox in 1972, where he played in the All-Star Game and was named the American League Most Valuable Player. He played in the All-Star Game in 1973. He played in the All-Star Game in 1974. He went back to the Phillies in 1975. He went to Oakland in 1977, where he was suspended for seven games before retiring. He finished his career with 351 home runs and 1,119 runs batted in, but was snubbed for the Hall of Fame. Allen is also known for his post-baseball acting career, including a well-known role in Summer Catch.
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