Adam Lind played most of his career with Toronto (2006-14), first showing up to the Jays as a September callup.
Lind proved that he could hit, but he was an abysmal fielder and could only find a place in the Majors as a Designated Hitter, and for a brief time, he was among the best in this role. Lind entered this role full-time in 2009, and he was phenomenal that year, hitting 35 Home Runs with 114 RBI and a .306 Batting Average. He won the Silver Slugger and the Edgar Martinez Award as the game's top DH, but this was his high-water mark.
Lind had three more 20 HR years but struggled with his average and strikeouts, and would spend more time in the Minors. He never got that 2009 level back and was traded to Milwaukee after the 2014 Season, and left the team with 931 Hits, 146 Home Runs, and a .276 Batting Average.
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