This week we spoke with the Diamond King himself, the legendary Dick Perez and director of the Diamond King documentary Marq Evans! Go find the Diamond King documentary on VOD starting on April 25, 2025!
Dick's all time favorite Diamond King is the 1995 Chili Davis, so why not talk about Chili Davis too! Chili Davis was the first Jamaican born player in the AL/NL. He moved to the US as a youngster and immediately fell in love with baseball. He was a solid switch hitting outfielder for the Giants, playing in two all star games and helping the Giants make the 1987 playoffs. He then went to the Angels before helping the Twins win the 1991 World Series. Late in his career he won 2 more rings as the Yankees DH in 1998 and 99.
Topics: Chilis/Chillis, Mullet Man, Diamond Kings, RBI Corner
Listen:
Links:
- Card 15 on Beckett
- Card 32T on Beckett
- Watch The Diamond King, opening April 25, 2025!
- JD Davis: "Chili is my Dog"
- SABR Bio by Rory Costello
- Chili signs with the Angels in 1987
- Chili's 1991 World Series Homer:
- Chili Bowl Mullet Man at the Video Store:
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