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34. Doug Rader

34. Doug Rader
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: July 30, 1944 in Chicago, IL USA
  • Weight: 208 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: July 31, 1967
  • Final Game: October 02, 1977
  • Gold Glove - 1970
  • Gold Glove - 1971
  • Gold Glove - 1972
  • Gold Glove - 1973
  • Gold Glove - 1974
 
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Doug Rader was known for his defense and he was a five-time Gold Glove winner at third base.  Playing his first nine seasons in Houston, Rader did not always hit for the best batting average or on base percentage, but he did hit over 100 home runs as an Astro and 1,060 Hits.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: First Base, Third Base
  • Acquired: Signed as an Amateur Free Agent before the 1965 Season.
  • Departed: Traded to the San Diego Padres for Larry Hardy and Joe McIntosh 11/11/75.
  • Games Played: 1178
  • Notable Statistics: 520 Runs Scored
    1,060 Hits
    197 Doubles
    30 Triples
    128 Home Runs
    600 Runs Batted In
    32 Stolen Bases
    .250/.318/.402 Slash Line
    18.3 bWAR

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Gold Glove (1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 & 1974)
    Most Putouts by a Third Baseman (1970 & 1973)
    Most Assists by a Third Baseman (1970 & 1972)
    Most Double Plays turned by a Third Baseman (1970 & 1972)
    Highest Range Factor by a Third Baseman (1970)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Third Baseman (1970 & 1975)
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