Since that season, he's had a combined record of 25-53 for five different MLB teams including the Mets, along with having his name tarnished by the shared drug use with Skaggs, which would ultimately claim the young pitcher's life.
A mismatched uniform didn't stop him from paying his end of a bet. Now, the Central New York is a appearing all over ESPN and Barstool Sports, along with other national syndicated shows and media.
From members of New York sports teams, to residents of the Capital Region and beyond, here are 25 Hall of Fame nominees from the past 25 years with ties to NY.