was 12 years old, he played on a youth basketball team for Kempsville and made it to the Virginia Beach city championship game.

With his athleticism, skill and size, he dominated the undefeated Suns and won the city championship.

Dozier, who was 6'0", 202 pounds and who threw and batted right-handed was originally drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 18th round in 1983 (459th overall).

After spending some time in the minors in 1992, he was called up to the Major Leagues and made his debut on May 6, 1992, at the age of 26.

On October 26, 1992, Dozier was traded with catcher Raul Casanova and pitcher Wally Whitehurst for shortstop/third baseman Tony Fernández.