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37. Mo Vaughn

37. Mo Vaughn
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: December 15, 1967 in Norwalk, CT USA
  • Weight: 225 lbs.
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: June 27, 1991
  • Final Game: May 02, 2003
  • Most Valuable Player - 1995
  • Silver Slugger - 1995
  • TSN All-Star - 1995
  • MVP - 1993
  • MVP - 1994
  • MVP - 1995
  • MVP - 1996
  • MVP - 1997
  • MVP - 1998
 
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Mo Vaughn was one of the ultimate one-dimensional power guys, but if that is going to be your skill, you might as well be good at that.  Vaughn was exceptional in that skill.

That description might be a little myopic.  Vaughn blasted a lot of Home Runs for Boston, but he also hit for average.  Debuting for Boston in 1991 after being drafted in 1989, Vaughn batted over .300 from 1994 to 1998, peaking at .337 in 1998.  This also translated into a good On Base Percentage, where he had three straight OBPs of .400 (1996-98).  Vaughn’s calling card was his power, as he would have four consecutive 35 Home Run seasons, and he would lead the AL in RBIs in 1995 with 126.  That was the year that he would win the MVP.

After 1998, Vaughn signed with the Anaheim Angels, but he would rapidly decline and was out of the game five years later.  With Boston. Vaughn smacked 230 Home Runs with 1,165 Hits and a Slash Line of .304/.394/.542.  The team inducted Vaughn into their Hall of Fame in 2008.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: First Base
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 23rd Overall of the Amateur Draft 6/5/89.
  • Departed: Signed as a Free Agent by the Anaheim Angels 12/11/98.
  • Games Played: 1046
  • Notable Statistics: 628 Runs Scored
    1,165 Hits
    199 Doubles
    10 Triples
    230 Home Runs
    752 Runs Batted In
    28 Stolen Bases
    .304/.394/.542 Slash Line
    24.7 bWAR

    7 Playoff Games
    3 Runs Scored
    7 Hits
    2 Doubles
    0 Triples
    2 Home Runs
    7 Runs Batted In
    0 Stolen Bases
    .226/.273/.484 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    MVP (1995)
    All-Star (1995, 1996 & 1998)
    Silver Slugger (1995)
    Most Plate Appearances (1996)
    Most Runs Batted In (1995)
    Most Intentional Walks (1994)
    Most Putouts (1995)
    Most Putouts by a First Baseman (1995)
    Most Double Plays by a First Baseman (1994 & 1995)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a First Baseman (1995)

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