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The biggest news for Cincinnati Reds fans in 2005 was the fact that Ken Griffey Jr.(.301 35 92) was able to play an entire season injury free for the first time in over 5 full seasons. What was so impressive about Griffey's 2005 performance was his ability to completely return to form, hitting for both power and average. Griffey grabbed the Comeback Player of the Year Award for his outstanding efforts. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The home run. One of sports grandest sights. It could be a line drive that feebly clears the wall or a pop up that glances off the foul pole. Or if it's a shot that goes 40 to 50 rows back.
It is still a home run. We love to check out those sluggers get a hold of one...
Here are some of the great home run hitters. I have categorized these home run hitters in a distinctive way. Have some fun with numbers. These statistics include the 2004 season. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Earlier this year Craig Biggio of Houston Astros became the 27th player in major league history to get 3,000 career hits. If it were easy to get 3,000 hits, many players would have done it, however, three factors stand in the way: 1) Injuries. 2) Longevity. 3) Consistency. Craig Biggio has it all and proved it by punching his ticket to the Baseball Hall of Fame when he retires. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
When Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron's major league career home run record with his 756th dinger, he had hit homers off of 447 different pitchers. Bonds also holds the major league career records for walks with 2,540 and intentional walks with 679. He holds the all-time single season major league records for most home runs (73), on base percentage (.609), slugging percentage (.863), and walks (232). Could he be the best ever? Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
For over one hundred and fifty years America has had a love affair with baseball. Considered our national pastime, baseball draws fans from the very young Little League players to the not-so-young who remember the greats like Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Hank Aaron. Today all eyes are on players such as Chipper Jones, Derek Jeter, Ken Griffey, Jr. and many more.
What some of these players accomplished by their 30th birthday will amaze you. What some of these players did after they turned 30 will astonish you. Related Article Tags: , ,
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." -- James Dean Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
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