Receiving a new wave of respect due to the sabremetric wave, Jim Wynn was nicknamed the “Toy Cannon” for generating power numbers despite a 5’ 8’’ frame. Wynn often had an On Base Percentage well over 100 points over his Batting Average and led the National League in Walks in 1969. Power, speed and a healthy OBP made Wynn a true threat at the plate and he is finally getting a lot of his due now.
Wynn played the first eleven seasons of his career in the Lone Star State, and he amassed 1,291 Hits and 223 Home Runs for the Astros. The Astros gave him the ultimate honor in 2005 when they retired his number in 24, and they also induced Wynn into their Hall of Fame in 2019.
10. Jim Wynn
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: March 12, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH USA
- Weight: 160 lbs.
- Height: 5'10"
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Debut: July 10, 1963
- Final Game: September 27, 1977
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13306 | 2210 | 3330 | 582 | 1928 | 450 | 0.250 |
The Bullet Points
- Position: Outfield
- Acquired: Drafted from the Cincinnati Reds in the First Year Draft 11/26/62.
- Departed: Traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for David Culpepper and Claude Osteen 12/6/73.
- Games Played: 2150
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Notable Statistics: 829 Runs Scored
1,291 Hits
228 Doubles
32 Triples
223 Home Runs
719 RBI
180 Stolen Bases
.255/.362/.445 Slash Line
41.4 bWAR
No Playoff Games -
Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1967)
Most Walks (1969)
Highest Stolen Base Percentage (1965)
Highest Power-Speed # (1965)
Most Double Plays Turned by a Leftfielder (1968)
Most Putouts by a Centerfielder (1965 & 1967)
Most Assists by a Centerfielder (1965 & 1968)
Most Double Plays Turned by a Centerfielder (1966, 1968 & 1971)
Most Putouts by an Outfielder (1965 & 1967)
Most Assists by an Outfielder (1968)
Most Double Plays Turned by an Outfielder (1968 & 1971)
Highest Range Factor per Game by a Centerfielder (1965 & 1966)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a Rightfielder (1972 & 1973)
Highest Range Factor per Game by an Outfielder (1965 & 1966)
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