garydart
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I wasn't even aware he had cancer, so finding out he had died today was a real shock to me.I have an autographed ball from him, and also a figure of him and at least one of his trading cards. Reply #1. Jun 16 14, 3:20 PM |
pyonir
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Was shocked to see this too. Knew he was battling cancer, but didn't realize he was close to death. Grew up watching him and really thought he'd be the one to break .400 in the modern era. Great hitter and a great man. Reply #2. Jun 16 14, 6:34 PM |
skydude13579
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He nearly did it in 1994 when he hit .394. Nobody else in the modern era has even come close. He will be missed. Reply #3. Jun 16 14, 7:19 PM |
daver852
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George Brett came close, too. Reply #4. Jun 16 14, 9:20 PM |
pyonir
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Yeah Brett hit for 390. Those two are about it though. Tony also was the NL batting champ 8 times...only Honus Wagner had as many batting titles in the NL. Reply #5. Jun 16 14, 11:02 PM |
skydude13579
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Oh did he? Never saw him play. Also Tony was an NL hitter, which makes his BA even more impressive. Reply #6. Jun 16 14, 11:03 PM |
skydude13579
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He probably would have hit .400 in the American League. Reply #7. Jun 16 14, 11:04 PM |
skydude13579
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Oops, NL averages are lower because the pitchers have to hit. Nevermind :/ Reply #8. Jun 16 14, 11:16 PM |
pyonir
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I think his most impressive stat is that the most times he ever struck out in a season was 40. His average strike outs per 162 games is 29. This year, there are already over 130 players that have struck out 40 or more times...and it's June! Reply #9. Jun 17 14, 2:57 AM |
paulmallon
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A great hitter, and even better man. Reply #10. Feb 01 15, 7:44 PM |
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