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17. Ruben Sierra

17. Ruben Sierra
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: October 6, 1965 in Rio Piedras, P.R.
  • Weight: 175 lbs.
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Bats: B
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: June 01, 1986
  • Final Game: July 09, 2006
  • Silver Slugger - 1989
  • TSN All-Star - 1989
  • TSN Player of the Year - 1989
  • MVP - 1987
  • MVP - 1989
  • MVP - 1991
  • MVP - 1994
  • Rookie of the Year - 1986
 
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A prolific slugger, Ruben Sierra had two runs with the Texas Rangers, the first of which saw him make three All-Star games and earn the runner-up for the 1989 American League MVP.  That season, Sierra would also win the Slugging Title and lead the league in Runs Batted In.  The Rangers elected him into their Hall of Fame in 2009.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Outfield
  • Acquired: Signed as an Amateur Free Agent 11/21/82.
  • Departed: Traded to the Oakland Athletics with Jeff Russell, Bobby Witt and Cash for Jose Canseco 8/31/92.

    Acquired (2): Purchased from Cancun (Mexican League) 5/1/00.

    Departed (2): Signed as a Free Agent by the Settle Mariners 1/3/02

    Acquired (3): Signed as a Free Agent 2/3/03.

    Departed (3): Traded to the New York Yankees for Marcus Thames 6/6/03
  • Games Played: 1190
  • Notable Statistics: 645 Runs Scored
    1,281 Hits
    257 Doubles
    44 Triples
    180 Home Runs
    742 Runs Batted In
    90 Stolen Bases
    .280/.323/.473 Slash Line
    20.1 bWAR

    No Playoff Games.
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1989, 1991 & 1992*)
    Silver Slugger (1989)
    Most At Bats (1987)
    Highest Slugging Percentage(1989)
    Most Total Bases (1989)
    Most Extra Base Hits (1989)
    Most Runs Batted In (1989)
    Most Triples (1989)
    Most Sacrifice Flies (1987)
    Most Putouts by a Rightfielder (1989 & 1989)
    Most Assists by a Rightfielder (1987 & 1991)
    Most Assists by an Oitfielder (1987)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Rightfielder (1987)
    Most Double Plays Turned by an Outfielder (1987)

    *Sierra was traded during the season to Oakland.

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