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Old 11-23-2019, 01:10 AM   #444
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E.J. Kratz, CF

Opponent hitters are glad to see Kratz retire, the recipient of eight gold glove awards and a force in centerfield for the Cardinals. He was also a very capable contact hitter with speed and ability on the basepaths, leading the league in stolen bases twice and hits once. He put up four 5+WAR seasons over his career and retires as the top 20-25 CF all-time just behind Juan Alonzo.

Initial Acquisition: Drafted 31st overall in 1970 by the Cardinals out of Michigan

MLB Awards: 8 Youssef Raadouni GG, 2 AS, 1 WS

Career Stats: 8668 PA, 2208 H, 35 HR, 452 SB, .303 wOBA, 91 wRC+, 176.1 ZR, 47.5 WAR, 40.9 JAWS

Adrian Storm, LF

Storm was somewhat overlooked throughout his career, putting up consistent numbers but not receiving many accolades. He did lead the league in HR once and finished 3rd in MVP voting but generally didn't make much of an impression on voters. He had few weaknesses in his game and contributed with contact, power, eye, defense, and speed. He falls shy of the Hall of Fame but was one of the better Royals ever to play.

Initial Acquisition: Drafted 54th overall in 1972 by the Royals out of Rose

MLB Awards: 2 AS, 2 SS

Career Stats: 7756 PA, 1921 H, 191 HR, 270 SB, .342 wOBA, 115 wRC+, 17.6 ZR, 43.9 WAR, 37.8 JAWS
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