Category Archives: Baseball

Meeting Wally Joyner

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Former MLB star Wally Joyner made a visit to the Optometry Practice of Dr. Alex Corbin Liu. Wally flew in from Utah for some business and came in for a scheduled annual eye exam. 

Wally was a fan favorite during his playing days most notably with the California/Anaheim Angels and was nicknamed “Wally World.” He was a rookie sensation in 1986 and came in second place in the Rookie of the Year voting.

Wally is one of Dr. Liu’s favorite baseball players of all-time. It was nice having him at the office.

Facts about Wally

  • Played college ball at BYU.
  • First Rookie to be voted into an All Star game by fans.
  • 1986 All Star.
  • Had 2,060 career hits in the majors.

Meeting Gregg Jefferies

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Former baseball slugger Gregg Jefferies made a visit to the Optometry Practice of Dr. Alex Corbin Liu. Gregg was in town for an eye exam and some other business.

Gregg was drafted by the New York Mets out of High School in the 1985 amateur draft. During his minor league career Gregg was regarded as a top prospect and won the Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year Award in 1986 and 1987. He eventually went on to play for six teams during his big league career which spanned from 1987 to 2000. Many believe Gregg never lived up to the hype as a big leaguer but he did have some good seasons and made two All-Star teams.

What is Gregg up to these days? He is currently living in Las Vegas and works as a hitting instructor.

Autographed 1991 Gregg Jefferies Starting Lineup.

Facts about Gregg

  • Full name is Gregory Scott Jefferies.
  • Attended Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, CA.
  • 2x Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year.
  • 2x All-Star selection.

RIP Tommy Lasorda

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost another member of their family. For many years Tommy Lasorda was the face of the Dodgers organization and it was a privilege for me to meet Tommy a few times. Rest in peace Tommy Lasorda.