32. Jeff Russell
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: September 2, 1961 in Cincinnati, OH USA
- Weight: 200 lbs.
- Height: 6'4"
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Debut: August 13, 1983
- Final Game: September 27, 1996
| W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 73 | 3.57 | 589 | 79 | 186 | 1,099.7 | 693 |
A two-time All-Star with the Texas Rangers, Jeff Russell would lead the AL in Saves in the 1989 season and the Relief Pitcher would accumulate 134 Saves for the team. Russell would be rewarded with the American League Rolaids Relief Award for his ’89 campaign. The Rangers inducted Russell into their Hall of Fame in 2015.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Pitcher
- Acquired: Traded from the Cincinnati Reds as the Player to be Named Later in the trade sent Buddy Bell for Duane Walker 7/23/85.
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Departed: Traded to the Oakland Athletics with Ruben Sierra, Bobby Witt, and Cash for Jose Canseco 8/31/92.
Acquired (2): Signed as a Free Agent 4/11/95.
Departed (2): Retired after the 1996 Season. - Games Played: 445
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Notable Statistics: 42 Wins
40 Losses
3.73 ERA
39 Games Started
5 Complete Games
251 Games Finished
134 Saves
752.2 Innings Pitched
474 Strikeouts
4.08 FIP
1.368 WHIP
1.61 SO/BB
10.7 bWAR
2 Playoff Games
0 Wins
0 Losses
3.00 ERA
3.0 Innings Pitched
1 Strikeout
1.00 WHIP -
Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1988 & 1989)
Most Saves (1989)
Most Games Finished (1989)
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