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37. Rusty Staub

37. Rusty Staub
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: April 1, 1944 in New Orleans, LA USA
  • Weight: 190 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: April 09, 1963
  • Final Game: October 06, 1985
  • TSN All-Star - 1978
  • MVP - 1966
  • MVP - 1967
  • MVP - 1969
  • MVP - 1971
  • MVP - 1972
  • MVP - 1975
  • MVP - 1978
 
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Improving offensively with each passing year, Rusty Staub debuted with the then named Houston Colt .45’s and before he left for the Montreal Expos, he would make two All Star with the Astros.  Staub’s final three seasons in Houston saw him go over 150 Hits and in 1967 would lead the NL in Doubles while batting .333.  Had Staub just been an average defensive player his ranking would have been much higher.

With Houston, Staub would accrue 792 Hits and a .273 Batting Average.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Outfield
  • Acquired: Signed as an Amateur Free Agent before the 1965 Season.
  • Departed: Traded to the San Diego Padres for Larry Hardy and Joe McIntosh 11/11/75.
  • Games Played: 833
  • Notable Statistics: 297 Runs Scored
    792 Hits
    156 Doubles
    12 Triples
    57 Home Runs
    370 Runs Batted In
    8 Stolen Bases
    .273/.346/.393 Slash Line
    13.6 bWAR

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1967 & 1968)
    Most Doubles (1967)
    Highest Range Factor per Game by a Rightfielder (1966)

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