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43. Kiki Cuyler

43. Kiki Cuyler
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: August 30, 1898 in Harrisville, MI USA
  • Weight: 180 lbs.
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 29, 1921
  • Final Game: September 14, 1938
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1925
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1925
  • TSN All-Star - 1925
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1926
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1926
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1930
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1931
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1931
  • Baseball Magazine All-Star - 1936
  • MVP - 1924
  • MVP - 1925
  • MVP - 1931
  • MVP - 1934
 
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While Kiki Cuyler’s best years in baseball were as a Pittsburgh Pirate, he actually spent more time with the Chicago Cubs.  Playing 949 Games for Cubs, Cuyler would have five seasons where he batted over .300, two of which would see him exceed .350.  Cuyler's first three years in Chicago (1928-30) would see him lead the National League in Stolen Bases, and he would also finish first in Doubles in 1934.  Overall, he batted .325 with 1,199 Hits for the Cubs, and he would be chosen for the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1968 when he was voted in by the Veteran's Committee.  The Cubs would also place Cuyler into their Hall of Fame in 2021, the first year of their exstence.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Outfield
  • Acquired: Traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates for Sparky Adams and Pete Scott 11/28/27.
  • Departed: Released 7/3/35.
  • Games Played: 949
  • Notable Statistics: 665 Runs Scored
    1,199 Hits
    220 Doubles
    66 Triples
    79 Home Runs
    602 Runs Batted In
    161 Stolen Bases
    .325/.391/.485 Slash Line
    25.9 bWAR

    9 Playoff Games
    6 Runs Scored
    11 Hits
    2 Doubles
    1 Triple
    1 Home Run
    6 Runs Batted In
    1 Stolen Base
    .289/.308/.474 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    All-Star (1934)
    Most Doubles (1934)
    Most Stolen Bases (1928, 1929 & 1930)
    Most Times Hit by Pitch (1930)
    Highest Power-Speed # (1928 & 1929)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Rightfielder (1928)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Rightfielder (1928 & 1930)

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