What major leaguer who retired in the mid-1980s finished his 16-year career with a lifetime batting average of .397?

spidersghost43

There is no major leaguer who has that high of a lifetime average unless he has very at bats Oct 12 06, 3:07 PM

bigponder

You're right about that. Obviously, we're looking for a pitcher. Oct 12 06, 4:03 PM

elburcher

And most likely a career American League starter who was successful at the plate during a World Series apperance. Oct 13 06, 9:07 AM

bigponder

Come on, it's not that obscure and I think it's an interesting curiosity. This guy once led his league in saves and posted more than 100 in his career. Career batting stats: 31 for 78 in regular season games, including 10 for 19 in 1972. He spent several years in the AL, both before and after the DH. A lefty batter, his lifetime average average against lefties was .500 (10 for 20). Oct 13 06, 12:13 PM

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