Derek Gavin Parks (born September 29, 1968) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He played parts of three seasons in the majors (1992–1994) for the Minnesota Twins and was scouted as "durable" with "good power" and a "very strong arm." His daughter, Ashley, has been married to MLB pitcher Joe Kelly since November 2013.
Derek Parks
Given name: | Derek Gavin Parks |
Nicknames: | None |
Primary Pos: | Catcher |
Hght/Wght: | 6'0" / 205 lbs |
Bats/Throws: | R / R |
Born: | Sep 29, 1968 in Covina, CA |
Age: | 56 |
Debut: | Sep 11, 1992 |