July 13, 1997—Pro Player Stadium, Miami, FL
Final game heading into the All-Star break and Gary Sheffield was ready to leave it all out on the field. Coming off his best offensive campaign in 1996, the Marlins right fielder wouldn’t be participating in the Midsummer Classic this time around. The biggest difference in his performance? A lack of over-the-fence power—Sheffield had only five homers in his previous 50 contests.
On this Sunday evening, the poor Phillies found out that potential was still in him.