Félix José Fermín Minaya (born October 9, 1963 in Mao, Dominican Republic) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1987-1988), Cleveland Indians (1989-1993), Seattle Mariners (1994-1995) and Chicago Cubs (1996).

Along with Reggie Jefferson, Fermín was traded by the Cleveland Indians to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Omar Vizquel before the 1994 season. Fermín was a regular starter in 1995 when the Mariners won the American League's Western Division. He led the AL in sacrifice hits (32) in 1989; he also led the AL in most at bats per strikeout (34.3) in 1993. In 1996, Fermin was very nearly traded to the Yankees for Mariano Rivera.

In a 10-season career, Fermín played in 903 games and had 2,767 at bats, 294 runs, 718 hits, 86 doubles, 11 triples, 4 home runs, 207 runs batted in, 27 stolen bases, 166 walks, a .259 batting average, a .305 on base percentage, a .303 slugging average, 838 total bases.

Fermín is currently the manager for Águilas Cibaeñas of the Dominican Winter League. Since 2000, he has led the team to five championships.

As a player, his nickname was "El Gato", for Felix the Cat and his quick reflexes and defense too.

[edit] External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference

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