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21. Terry Puhl

21. Terry Puhl
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: July 8, 1956 in Melville, SK CAN
  • Weight: 195 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: July 12, 1977
  • Final Game: May 29, 1991
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Playing 14 of his 15 seasons in baseball with the Astros, Canadian born outfielder, Terry Puhl was an All-Star in his first full season in 1978.  Puhl would not repeat an appearance to the mid-season classic, but he would have two more seasons tabulating over 150 hits and would steal 20 or more bases six times.  The Canadian would accumulate 1,357 Hits for the Astros.

Puhl was chosen for the Astros Hall of Fame in 2022.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: First Base
  • Acquired: Signed as an Amateur Free Agent 11/19/73.
  • Departed: Signed by the New York Mets as an Amateur Free Agent 12/13/90.
  • Games Played: 1516
  • Notable Statistics: 676 Runs Scored
    1,357 Hits
    266 Doubles
    56 Triples
    62 Home Runs
    432 Runs Batted In
    217 Stolen Bases
    .281/.349/.389 Slash Line
    28.4 bWAR

    13 Playoff Games
    6 Runs Scored
    13 Hits
    3 Doubles
    0 Triples
    0 Home Runs
    3 Rus Batted In
    4 Stolen Bases
    .372/.413/.442 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1978)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Rightfielder (1984)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Centerfielder (1979)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Rightfielder (1980 & 1981)
    Highest Range Factor by a Rightfielder (1980 & 1981)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Rightfielder (1981, 1982 & 1983)
    Most Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder (1980)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by an Outfielder (1979 & 1981)
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