John Cangelosi

John Anthony Cangelosi was born on March 10, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Miami Dade College before being drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 4th round of the 1982 MLB January Draft. Cangelosi made his Major League Baseball debut on June 30, 1985, with the Chicago White Sox. In his rookie season in 1986, Cangelosi stole 50 bases, setting an American League rookie record at the time. He later played for several other teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Houston Astros, Florida Marlins, and Colorado Rockies.

Throughout his 13-season career, Cangelosi was known for his speed and defensive capabilities as an outfielder and pinch hitter. A significant career milestone occurred in 1997 when he became a World Series champion with the Florida Marlins. In a unique event during his time with the Marlins, Cangelosi became the first position player for the Florida Marlins to pitch in a game on July 21, 1997. He concluded his major league playing career in 1999 with the Colorado Rockies.

Following his professional baseball career, Cangelosi has remained involved in sports. He is a co-owner of Bo Jackson’s Elite Sports, a large multisport training facility. This venture allows him to contribute to athlete development, drawing from his extensive experience in professional baseball.