Known for his physical strength, Ted Kluszweski famously had to cut the sleeves off of his uniform because they constricted his arms when he swung. In 1953, “Big Klu” would enter a four year stretch where he blasted at least 35 Home Runs and collected 100 Runs Batted In, the best of which was his 1954 season where the slugger would win the Home Run and RBI Titles with 49 and 141 respectively and was the runner up for the National League MVP. As a Red he would collect 251 Home Runs with a .302 Batting Average.
He would later be a Coach for CIncinnati, and his number 18 was retired by the team in 1998. Kluszweski was also enshrined into Cincinnati's Hall of Fame in 1962.
21. Ted Kluszewski
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: September 10, 1924 in Argo, IL USA
- Weight: 225 lbs.
- Height: 6'2"
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
- Debut: April 18, 1947
- Final Game: October 01, 1961
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11858 | 1696 | 3532 | 558 | 2056 | 40 | 0.298 |
The Bullet Points
- Position: First Base
- Acquired: Signed prior to the 1934 Season.
- Departed: Purchased by the Philadelphia Phillies for $30,000 12/10/45.
- Games Played: 1339
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Notable Statistics: 745 Runs Scored
1,499 Hits
244 Doubles
23 Triples
251 Home Runs
886 Runs Bated In
20 Stolen Bases
.302/.357/.512 Slash Line
29.9 bWAR
No Playoff Games -
Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1953, 1954, 1955 & 1956)
Most Plate Appearances (1955)
Most Hits (1955)
Most Home Runs (1954)
Most Runs Batted In (1954)
Most Intentional Walks (1955)
Most Putouts (1951 & 1955)
Most Putouts by a First Baseman (1951 & 1955)
Most Double Plays Turned by a First Baseman (1953, 1954, 1955 & 1956)
Highest Range Factor per Game by a First Baseman (1951)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a First Baseman (1951, 1952, 1953, 1954 & 1955)
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