149. Cesar Cedeno

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General
Awards
Career Stats

Born: February 25, 1951 in Santo Domingo, Di D.R.
Weight: 175 lbs.
Height: 6'2"
Bats: R
Throws: R
Debut: June 20, 1970
Final Game: June 02, 1986

AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG
14620	2168	4174	398	1952	1100	0.285

Cesar Cedeno played the first twelve of his seventeen-year career with the Houston Astros, and it was there where he established himself as one of the best baserunners of the 1970s.

From 1972 to 1977, Cedeno swiped at least 50 Bases, and he had good power in those years, with the first three seasons showcasing at least 20 Home Runs. The four-time All-Star was also a five-time Gold Glove winner, and he also had two years where he topped the National League leaderboard in Doubles. It was a unique blend of power and speed, and he led the NL in Power-Speed # in 1974 and was in the top four in five other campaigns.

The Dominican would finish his career with Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Los Angeles. Cedeno had 199 Home Runs, 2,087 Hits and 550 Stolen Bases.

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Eligible In: Wednesday, 01 January 1992
Position: First Base, Outfield
Played For: Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals
Major Accolades and Awards:
World Series Rings (None)
All-Star (4) (1972, 1973, 1974 & 1976)
Gold Glove (5) (NL) (1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 & 1976)
Most Doubles (2) (NL) (1971 & 1972)
Most Sacrifice Flies (1) (NL) (1979)
Highest Stolen Base Percentage (1) (NL) (1978)
Highest Power-Speed # (1) (NL) (1974)
Highest Championship Win Probability Added (1) (NL) (1972)
Most Putouts by a Centerfielder (1) (NL) (1974)
Most Assists by a Centerfielder (1) (NL) (1977)
Most Double Plays Turned by a Centerfielder (2) (NL) (1976 & 1980)
Most Putouts by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (1974)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a Centerfielder (2) (NL) (1971 & 1977)
Highest Range Factor per Game by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (1973)
Highest Fielding Percetage by an Outfielder (1) (NL) (1977)
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten MVP Finishes:
(NL: 1972, 6^th)
5 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
5 Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
3 Top Ten Finishes (Batting Average)
2 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
2 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
3 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
4 Top Ten Finishes (OPS+)
3 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
1 Top Ten Finish (Hits)
4 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
5 Top Ten Finishes (Doubles)
2 Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
1 Top Ten Finish (Home Runs)
1 Top Ten Finish (Runs Batted In)
8 Top Ten Finishes (Stolen Bases)
4 Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
8 Top Ten Finishes (Power-Speed #)
4 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
3 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
Notable All Time Rankings:
27. Stolen Bases: 550
37. Putouts by a Centerfielder: 3,636
60. Double Plays Turned by a Centerfielder; 22
61. Assists by a Centerfielder: 87
63. Putouts by an Outfielder: 4,131
73. Range Factor per Game by a Centerfielder: 2.56
85. Range Factor per Game by an Outfielder: 2.56
Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame:
1992: 0.5%
Should be Inducted As A: Houston Astro

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