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Old 06-26-2019, 07:26 PM   #234
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1968 Hall of Fame - Hitters

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Hal Reveles, RF

Of the three RF inducted this year, Reveles had the best career and not coincidentally was the best defender. He had a little pop and a little speed but was best known for his ability to the bat on the ball. His career value dropped significantly once he turned 34, but his 20s were good enough to put him in consideration for one of the top-10 RF of all time.

Initial Acquisition: Signed in 1947 with the Pirates out of the Dominican Republic

MLB Awards: 6 Youssef Raadouni GG, 5 AS, 2 SS

Career Stats: 8821 PA, 2123 H, 151 HR, 157 SB, .336 wOBA, 114 wRC+, 193.8 ZR, 58.5 WAR, 49.2 JAWS

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Connor Hooker, RF

Of the three RF, Hooker had the longest career and had the best eye. He led the league in OBP twice and had two years where he walked more than 100 times. Early in his career, he was a contact hitter but as the contact decreased, his eye increased. Once he turned 32, he signed with the Tigers who turned him into mostly a DH as his defense continued to decline.

Initial Acquisition: Drafted 46th overall in 1951 by the Blue Jays out of California

MLB Awards: 3 AS, 5 SS

Career Stats: 9531 PA, 2360 H, 246 HR, 22 SB, .358 wOBA, 129 wRC+, -58.6 ZR, 48.3 WAR, 41.7 JAWS

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Rocket Cartwright, C

Of the RF, Cartwright was the catcher. This era has brought about quite a few great catchers and Cartwright happens to be the first to retire. His entire career was spent with the Marlins and a few years with an above-average bat along with about a decade of great defense put him in the Hall.

Initial Acquisition: Drafted 59th overall in 1950 by the Marlins out of Sheldon

MLB Awards: 1 GG, 4 AS, 4 SS, 1 WS, 1 PMVP

Career Stats: 6326 PA, 1669 H, 141 HR, 5 SB, .318 wOBA, 99 wRC+, 11.9 ZR, 35.2 WAR, 30.5 JAWS

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Donovan Greer, RF

Of the RF, Greer was the slugger. He is currently tied for 4th in HR for a RF, despite limited playing time due to injuries. Greer played in 140+ games in only 8 of his 15 seasons but during that time had years where he led the league in runs, hits, home runs, RBI, slugging, OPS, and WAR. In 1960, he became the first (and still only) player to hit 50 HR in a season.

Initial Acquisition: Drafted 4th overall in 1951 by the Cubs out of Tulane

MLB Awards: 1 Tomas Reed MVP, 4 AS, 3 SS, 1 PMVP

Career Stats: 7674 PA, 2010 H, 324 HR, 14 SB, .360 wOBA, 128 wRC+, -3.3 ZR, 45.4 WAR, 40.5 JAWS
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