That prime was in the late 80s and early 90s, where Canseco was one half of the “Bash Brothers” with Mark McGwire in Oakland. Canseco was an immediate sensation, winning the American League Rookie of the Year in 1986. Two years later, Canseco was the best hitter in baseball, winning the Home Run Title (42), RBI Title (124), and he was the first player to have a 40/40 year in Home Runs and Stolen Bases. Canseco was named the MVP, and he took the A’s to the first of three consecutive World Series appearances. Oakland only won one of them (1989), and Canseco continued to be an offensive force, winning another Home Run Title with 44 deep in 1991.
With Oakland, Canseco was a five-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger, but the rebuilding Athletics dealt him to the Texas Rangers during the 1992 season. Canseco was only 27, but he received injuries after injuries and his defensive skills deteriorated badly as with many big guys. When he was healthy, he could still belt it over the fence, as shown by his six straight 20 Home Run years from 1994-99, and he had a personal best in 46 with the Blue Jays in 1998.
Canseco also played for Boston, Tampa, New York (AL), and Chicago (AL) and retired with 462 Home Runs and 1,407 RBIs.
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