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Through 2021, 21 players had appeared in over 2,000 games as first basemen, more than at any other position; [2] at least one of the 21 has been active in every major league season, except the last two years of World War II. Eddie Murray [3] [4] [5] is the all-time leader in career games as a first baseman, playing 2,413 games at the position. [6]
In the American League, Don Mattingly won nine times with the New York Yankees for the second-highest total among first basemen, [7] and George Scott won eight awards playing for the Boston Red Sox (three) and the Milwaukee Brewers (five). [8] Vic Power, and Bill White each won seven awards; [9] [10] six-time winners include Wes Parker and J. T ...
Highest on-base percentage by a first baseman .447 [113] Highest slugging percentage by a first baseman .632 [113] Most extra base hits by a first baseman 1,190 [113] Single–season Most runs batted-in by a first baseman 184 (1931) [113] Most runs scored by a first baseman 167 (1936) [113] Highest slugging percentage by a first baseman .765 ...
The first baseman spent his entire career with the Colorado Rockies, scooping up five All-Star appearances, three Gold Glove awards, four Silver Slugger awards, 369 home runs and a batting average ...
(First-team votes) Runner-up Team(s) represented by season Year of induction into National Baseball Hall of Fame Total votes (First-team votes) Catcher: Johnny Bench: Cincinnati Reds (1967–1983) 1989: 52 (24) Yogi Berra: New York Yankees (1946–1963) New York Mets 1972: 22 (4) First baseman: Lou Gehrig: New York Yankees (1923–1939) 1939 ...
Eddie Clarence Murray (born February 24, 1956), nicknamed "Steady Eddie", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, designated hitter, and coach.. Spending most of his MLB career with the Baltimore Orioles, he ranks fourth in team history in both games played and
There’s one deluxe option and a handful of useful bats on this year’s free agent first baseman market. So for many Major League Baseball teams, significantly upgrading the position might only ...
Harold Homer Chase (February 13, 1883 – May 18, 1947), nicknamed "Prince Hal", was an American professional baseball first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball, widely viewed as the best fielder at his position.