4. Kirby Puckett
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: March 14, 1960 in Chicago, IL USA
- Weight: 178 lbs.
- Height: 5'8"
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Debut: May 08, 1984
- Final Game: September 28, 1995
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14488 | 2142 | 4608 | 414 | 2170 | 268 | 0.318 |
Kirby Puckett was easily the most popular Minnesota Twin of his era. He was also the best player they had during that same time frame.
Puckett played twelve seasons in MLB, all of which were with the Twins. Shortly after his debut, he achieved baseball stardom by becoming the leader of his team and was unquestionably the star behind two World Series Championships in 1987 and 1991.
Puckett played twelve seasons in MLB, all of which were with the Twins. Shortly after his debut, he achieved baseball stardom by becoming the leader of his team and was unquestionably the star behind two World Series Championships in 1987 and 1991.
An extremely productive hitter, Puckett would lead the American League in Hits four times, win a Batting Title once, and had nine seasons where he batted over .300. His overall Slash Line was an exceptional .318/.360/.477 with 207 Home Runs.
Issues with eyesight forced an early retirement but Puckett would still enter the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001, his first year of eligibility. Without question, Kirby Puckett was the best player of this era of the Minnesota Twins franchise.
The Twins would retire his number 29 in 1997, and three years later was inducted to the first Twins Hall of Fame.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Outfield
- Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 3rd Overall in the Amateur Draft 1/12/82.
- Departed: Retired 7/12/96.
- Games Played: 1783
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Notable Statistics: 1,071 Runs Scored
2,304 Hits
414 Doubles
57 Triples
207 Home Runs
1,085 Runs Batted In
134 Stolen Bases
.318/.360/.477 Slash Line
51.1 bWAR
24 Playoff Games
16 Runs Scored
30 Hits
3 Doubles
2 Triples
5 Home Runs
16 Runs Batted In
3 Stolen Bases
.309/.361/.536 Slash Line -
Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Champion (1987 & 1991)
ALCS MVP (1991)
All-Star (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 & 1995)
Silver Slugger (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992 & 1994)
Gold Glove (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991 & 1992)
Branch Rickey Award (1993)
Roberto Clemente Award (1996)
Highest bWAR for Position Players (1992)
Highest Batting Average (1989)
Most At Bats (1985 & 1986)
Most Hits (1987, 1988, 1989 & 1992)
Most Total Bases (1988 & 1992)
Most Runs Batted In (1994)
Most Singles (1988)
Most Total Zone Runs (1984)
Most Putouts by a Centerfielder (1985, 1988 & 1989)
Most Assists by a Centerfielder (1984, 1985 & 1989)
Most Double Plays Turned by a Centerfielder (1984, 1985, 1988 & 1991)
Most Assists by a Rightfielder (1994 & 1995)
Most Putouts by an Outfielder (1985, 1988 & 1989)
Most Assists by an Outfielder (1984 & 1994)
Most Total Zone Runs by a Centerfielder (1984)
Highest Range Factor per Game by a Centerfielder (1984 & 1989)
Most Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder (1984)
Highest Range Factor per Game by an Outfielder (1984 & 1989)
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