van slyke played for four teams in his career: the st. louis cardinals (1983–1986), pittsburgh pirates (1987–1994), baltimore orioles (1995), and philadelphia phillies (1995). he played his final game on october 1, 1995. in his 13-year career, van slyke appeared in three all-star games (1988, 1992, 1993), won five gold glove awards, two silver slugger awards, and ranked in the top 10 in many offensive categories in varying seasons.