 Bobby Higginson:
Born on August 18th, 1970, inspiring Leo outfielder Bobby
Higginson requires his own place to take charge. Proud and intensely
individual, fire sign Leos have a burning desire to stand out,
while receiving plenty of recognition and applause along the
way. Driven by a powerful ego, it's difficult for Bobby to take
orders or remain in the background. Never one to give into weakness,
he's highly competitive and does the best he possibly can.
Big dreams and the determination to bring them into being
are characteristic of Leo energy. With a noble, romantic heart,
and a love of the dramatic and extravagant, Leos shine like no
other. Leo strengths are their zest for life, their creative
power, and a warm, generous heart. For ardent Leo, "all
the worlds a stage." Desiring to be the hero makes for perfect
baseball drama.
Ideal for an athlete, "Higgy" has Mars in swashbuckling
Leo, fashioning a courageous King of the Zodiac on the playing
field. This Tiger can roar! In 2000, he became the first Tiger
ever to finish with a .300 batting average, 30 homeruns, and
100 RBIs-quite a feat when you consider Comerica Park is a pitcher's
park with such distant fences. Nonetheless, Bobby hit .317 at
home, and .239 on the road last year. He also paced the team
with a career high: 80 walks, third in the AL, distinguished
again as the only Tiger to have more walks than strikeouts. In
fact, he had a 12-game stretch where he didn't strike out at
all! One of the soundest outfielders in the game, he has excellent
range and accuracy, and is up at the top for major league outfielder
assists. Aggressive and fearless, he's a well-rounded player,
playing either corner of the outfield, stealing bases, hitting
the ball out of the park, and hardly ever hitting into double
plays. In the face of a tough out he grinds away, hitting with
two strikes, and taking more than his share of walks.
With Mercury in perfectionist Virgo, Bobby's blessed with
an analytical mind and an aptitude for work requiring meticulous
attention to detail. Keenly observant, he seems to have "x-ray
vision" regarding the inner motivations and intentions of
others. Perhaps his grandest feat, possessing the noblesse oblige
that is distinctive to his sign, he established the Bobby Higginson
Fund in 1997 to donate money to charity for every RBI and homer
he hits. That's some slugger!
 Steve Sparks:
Detroit Tigers' Pitcher Steve Sparks was born July 2nd, 1965,
under the emotional water sign Cancer. This journeyman knuckleballer
seems to have found a home (of prime significance to domestic
Cancer) at Comerica Park, where he's displayed two excellent
seasons. In 2001 he ranked 12th in the AL in ERA-higher than
Andy Pettitte, Brad Radke, and C.C. Sabathia-and was 16th in
wins.
Sympathetic and supportive, Steve is sensitive to the emotional
needs of others. Kindness and consideration impress him more
than other honors the world may bestow. As Steve can be rather
reserved and vulnerable at heart, there's a tendency for him
to seem moody. The frequent ups and downs in a Cancer's disposition
resemble the cycles of the moon. He needs time to withdraw, dream,
and replenish. His intuitive nature shows an inclination towards
creative activities where he can immerse himself in deep feelings
and imagination. Food, family, and feelings are the big three
for compassionate Cancer. Moonchildren Cancers are sentimental
creatures with powerful,
emotional attachments to the past.
Steve also possesses a more unorthodox side to his personality,
and doesn't allow tradition, convention, or expectation to dictate
his course in life. Craving freedom, adventure, and excitement,
he embraces change. His tremendous inner resources allow him
to pursue desires with complete dedication and tenacity, making
potential for achievement immeasurable. He aims high and feels
completion when he has attained his goals.
Named Tigers' Player of the Year in 2001 by the Detroit Chapter
of the BBWAA, Steve was fourth in the AL with a career high of
232 innings pitched. A real innings "eater," his durability
is astonishing. Workhorse Steve paced Tigers' starters with a
3.65 ERA, his lowest career mark. He pitched a major league best
of 8 complete games, and amazingly enough, won them all! He led
Detroit with 14 wins last year, and was the only Tiger starter
to go the distance in a shutout. A Tiger in your tank-or in pitching
rotation-is sure to travel far!
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Andrea Mallis is an avid baseball fan and creator of Virgo
in Service Astrological Consulting. She's the official astrologer
on Oakland A's radio "Extra Innings" and is a featured
guest on "Right off the Bat." She was recently featured
on ESPN Sportscenter and Baseball Tonight. Her sports astrology
profiles are published in magazines for the A's, Yankees, Tigers,
Diamondbacks, Padres and Rangers. Residing in Berkeley, California,
she can be contacted at 510-874-4911, andrea@virgoinservice.com
or www.virgoinservice.com. |
