What is Rafael Palmeiro doing now?

In 2015, Palmeiro signed a deal to play with the independent league’s Sugar Land Skeeters, which became a Houston Astros affiliate in 2021. He only signed to play in one game, though, to play alongside his son Patrick. Then, in 2018, Rafael and Patrick joined an independent league team called the Cleburne Railroaders.

When did Rafael Palmeiro retire?

A left-handed batter and thrower, Palmeiro played 20 seasons in the major leagues, from 1986 through 2005. He spent his first three years with the Chicago Cubs, where he mostly played left field.

Is Rafael Palmeiro still married?

He is a member of 500 home run club and the 3,000 hit club a very interesting one because he’s the fourth player in history to be a member of both. He married his wife Lynne on December 14, 1985 and they are still married with two children today. Rafael made his last professional baseball appearance in 2005.

Why is Palmeiro not in the Hall of Fame?

Their initial Hall of Fame eligibility has been exhausted. Palmeiro is one of just seven players to have at least 3,000 hits and at least 500 home runs for his career, as he finished with 3,020 hits, 569 home runs and 1,835 RBI.