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38. Chet Lemon

38. Chet Lemon
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: February 12, 1955 in Jackson, MS USA
  • Weight: 190 lbs.
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 09, 1975
  • Final Game: October 03, 1990
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After seven seasons with the Chicago White Sox, Chet Lemon was traded to the Detroit Tigers in 1981, where he would play nine seasons until he retired after the 1990 season.  Playing in the Outfield, Lemon had three 20 Home Run seasons for Detroit, nad was an All-Star in 1984.  That was the same year where he was a integral part of the Tigers World Series winning team.  As a TIger, he would have 1,071 Hits with 142 Home Runs.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Outfield
  • Acquired: Traded from the Chicago White Sox for Steve Kemp 11/27/81.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1990 Season.
  • Games Played: 1203
  • Notable Statistics: 570 Runs Scored
    1,071 Hits
    218 Doubles
    32 Triples
    142 Home Runs
    536 Runs Batted In
    13 Stolen Bases
    .263/.349/.437 Slash Line
    30.6 bWAR

    13 Playoff Games
    6 Runs Scored
    10 Hits
    0 Doubles
    0 Triples
    2 Home Runs
    5 Runs Batted In
    2 Stolen Bases
    .208/.250/.333 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Champion (1984)
    All-Star (1984)
    Most Hit By Pitch (1982 & 1983)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Centerfielder (1983)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Centerfielder (1984)
    Most Total Zone Runs by an Outfielder (1983)
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