Howz'it from The Flyin' Hawaiian . . .
Shane Victorino
Did you know...
Shane Victorino will be the second native of Maui, Hawaii, to play in the major leagues.
Shane became the 27th native of Hawaii -- and second from Maui -- to play in a major-league game.
Tony Rego, a catcher born Antone DoRego in Wailuku, hit .286 in 44 games for the St. Louis
Browns in 1924 and '25.
Shane's Statas
PAST HEADLINES
June 24, 2005 Shane Victorino homered
June 24, 2005 Shane Victorino homered
June 22, 2005 Shane Victorino hit a three-run homer
June 14, 2005 Shane Victorino ... 11th homer of the season
June 14, 2005 Shane Victorino ... homer and two singles
June 7, 2005 Shane Victorino reached base in the second inning
June 5, 2005 Shane Victorino's aggressive slide broke up a double play
May 27, 2005 Victorino crushed a two-run triple
May 20, 2005 Victorino 2-for-4.
May 15, 2005 Out of nowhere, switch-hitting CF Shane Victorino (.299, 8 HR, 22 RBIs) turned into Barry Bonds
May 13, 2005 Shane Victorino singled and scored in ninth
May 10, 2005 Shane Victorino hit a grand slam and a solo homer
May 10, 2005 Shane Victorino belted a pair of home runs
May 9, 2005 Shane Victorino tripled and scored
May 8, 2005 Shane Victorino hit a home run in the fourth to make it 3-1
May 4, 2005 Shane Victorino - first opponent in 16 years to hit a long ball left and right handed in the same game
May 4, 2005 Shane Victorino hit two three-run homers
April 29, 2005 More hamstring problems for Lofton
April 28, 2005 Shane Victorino notched his second, a two-run shot
April 26, 2005 Shane Victorino - Phillies next best option
April 24, 2005 Shane Victorino hit a two-run, ninth-inning homer
April 19, 2005 Bad break, and loss, for Barons
April 7, 2005 Red Barons open season tonight
March 31, 2005 Phillies signed centerfielder Shane Victorino to a Triple A contract
March 31, 2005 Shane homer's against Blue Jays in the bottom of the 9th
March 31, 2005 Shane goes to Phillies Minor League team
March 31, 2005 VICTORINO RETURNED
March 30, 2005 Victorino placed on waivers
March 30, 2005 Victorino expects to be let go by Phils
March 27, 2005 With just 2 spots on Phils' bench, 3 will be a crowd
March 25, 2005 Phillies go to extras to beat Yankees
March 22, 2005 Byrd and Lofton's injuries could benefit speedy outfielder Shane Victorino
March 21, 2005 Byrd’s finger injury may open door for Victorino
March 20, 2005 Byrd dislocates right ring finger
March 20, 2005 Byrd dislocates right ring finger
March 20, 2005 Byrd forcing Victorino out the door
March 20, 2005 Shane's Options
March 19, 2005 Shane Victorino would probably stick with the team
March 17, 2005 Shane Victorino, playing left field, made a nice catch-and-throw to create a fourth inning double play. Victorino took a hit away from Ken Griffey Jr. with a running catch near his ankles, then whipped a perfect throw to first to double up Austin Kearns
March 17, 2005 "He has outstanding tools, and they've all come out at different times"
March 17, 2005 Shane Victorino zipped in front of centerfielder Jason Michaels, caught the ball and made a fine throw to double Kearns off first.
March 16, 2005 Victorino, barring an injury to an outfielder, almost certainly will be returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers before opening day.
March 9, 2005 Todd Pratt hit the first shot, a two-run homer to center field. Two batters later, Shane Victorino launched a solo shot over the right-field fence.
March 8, 2005 Victorino's display of speed sparks Phils' first win
March 8, 2005 Victorino's hustle impresses Phillies
March 8, 2005 Phillies ... Centerfielder Shane Victorino threw out Roberto Petagine at home plate in the bottom of the eighth
March 7, 2005 Phillies ... Centerfielder Shane Victorino threw out Roberto Petagine at home plate in the bottom of the eighth
March 7, 2005 Phillies ... Shane Victorino started the winning rally with a one-out double
March 6, 2005 Phillies ... Byrd appears to be fighting Rule V acquisition Shane Victorino for one open reserve outfield spot
March 6, 2005 Phillies ... If Byrd continues to tear it up, it could return Jason Michaels to corner outfielder duty and make it difficult for Rule 5 selection Shane Victorino to stick.
March 1, 2005 Phillies! ... "My defensive skills are probably one of my biggest assets," Victorino said.
March 1, 2005 Phillies! ... Victorino slammed into the center-field wall to rob Marlon Byrd of extra bases
Feb. 22, 2005 Victorino getting good look
March 1, 2005 Phillies! ... Victorino slammed into the center-field wall to rob Marlon Byrd of extra bases
September 8, 2004 Victorino named Topps Player of the Month for August
May 1, 2003 Scary moment
April 27, 2003 Victorino gets opportunity
April 23, 2003 Players To Watch...
April 23, 2003 Shane starts in Center and gets his first MLB stolen base
April 20, 2003 MLB - Shane's first hit in the majors - a single to right in the third inning.
April 20, 2003 YAHOO - Shane's first hit in the majors - a single to right in the third inning.
April 19, 2003 Shane's first Major League Run Batted In (RBI) - Messes up complete game shutout
April 6, 2003 Outfield assists: Victorino (Green at home).
April 3, 2003 Shane's 1st Start in the Majors
April 2, 2003 Shane's 1st Time in the Majors
March 28, 2003 Hawaii (Rule) 5-O...Victorino hustles his way into the picture
March 27, 2003 Brady Anderson and Roberto Kelly were among the roster cuts Thursday as the Padres went with Shane Victorino as the final reserve outfielder.
March 26, 2003 From the Hawaiian Islands, with glove - Victorino provides defense for Padres
February 24, 2003 Padres hope Victorino fulfills need for speed
December 17, 2002 Drafted from Dodgers
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