Mike Gennaro #4 | shortstop   Hall of Fame 2003

born April 6, 1972 resides Brookline, MA acquired 1998 New Player Draft

Mike Gennaro was the starting shortstop for the Sox since he signed on in 1998 until he retired after the 2001 season. His rookie season, he did not miss a single game. During his career, he hit as high as .367 in 1999 and was superb in the leadoff role. In fact, he stole more than 10 bases in a season twice. During the 2001 campaign, one of Mike's finest moments was versus the Mets on 6/24. In this game, the White Sox overcame a 0-7 deficit. With the score tied 9-9 in the top of the 7th inning, Gennaro doubled home Jon Mead for the GWRBI that allowed the Sox to win 10-9. Over the course of his career, Mike accumulated his way onto the White Sox Top 5 All-Time lists for runs, RBI, stolen bases and doubles. Gennaro is one of only two Sox in team history, and the only player retired, to ever score 12 runs and knock 12 RBI over three consecutive seasons. Mike opted to retire at the conclusion of the 2001 season and was elected as the fourth member of the White Sox Hall of Fame in 2003. Boston White Sox Career Statistics: YEAR G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG AVG 1998 22 49 14 16 4 0 0 12 6 11 11 .400 .408 .327 1999 20 60 20 22 7 0 0 16 3 7 2 .400 .483 .367 2000 22 63 22 16 1 1 1 12 11 11 11 .367 .349 .254 2001 23 53 9 12 2 0 0 8 6 9 7 .305 .264 .226 career 87 225 65 66 14 1 1 48 26 38 31 .373 .378 .293