What To Remember: Robert Fick had a breakout season for the Tigers in 2001, when he hit 19 Home Runs. He was named as the sole representative for the Tigers to the 2002 All-Star Game, and scored the tying run for the American League in the now, infamous "All-Star Tie-Game". Fick is most remembered by recording the last hit at Tiger Stadium in September of 1999- a Home Run that hit off of the roof of the famous right field "Short Porch".
What Happened?: Fick signed with the Atlanta Braves following the 2002 season. In a National League playoff game, Fick admitted to purposely trying to slap the catching arm of Cubs First-Baseman Eric Karros as he ran past the base. The "Bush League"-type play infuriated Braves management, who fined and released him shortly after the playoffs. Fick tried catching on with Tampa Bay, San Diego, and Washington but to no avail. He last played professional baseball in 2007.
Where Is He Now?: Fick, a recovered alcoholic and admitted steroid user, has cleaned up his life and is now trying his hand at the Sports Agency business.
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