Moved from right to left field after coming to the Indians, also spent time as a DH in 1997 . In the 1997 voting for the All Stars Game, he finished second behind Ken Griffey, Jr, but did not play due to injury . Was 5th in American League MVP voting in 1997 . Hit .254 in the 1997 Post-season, with 1 HR and 6 RBI . Signed with the Indians through 2002 with a club option for 2003 .
Studies karate in the off-season.
Other hobbies include swimming, basketball and billiards . June 30th 2000, Dave Justice is traded to the New York Yankees, for Ricky Leedee and two minor league prospects to be named at a later date . However, I was always aware of the offensive threat he brought to the plate. With the Indians, he seems to be the icing on the cake of a team who's very name is synonymous with power hitting. The Indians and Justice seem to be a good match, as Justice will, no doubt, lead the team to the post-season again in 1998 and beyond.