Description: (American Former Professional Baseball Catcher and and Current Manager of the 'Italy National Baseball Team')
Mike Piazza, a retired American professional baseball catcher, is renowned for his exceptional offensive abilities. Over 16 seasons in Major League Baseball, he played primarily for the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, garnering 12 All-Star selections and 10 Silver Slugger Awards. Piazza holds the record for the most home runs hit as a catcher. He was named NL Rookie of the Year in 1993 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2016. Additionally, Piazza briefly managed the Italian national baseball team.