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11. Ben Oglivie

11. Ben Oglivie
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: February 11, 1949 in Colon, Co Panama
  • Weight: 160 lbs.
  • Height: 6'2"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: September 04, 1971
  • Final Game: October 05, 1986
  • Silver Slugger - 1980
  • TSN All-Star - 1980
  • MVP - 1980
 
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Bringing additional power to the Brewers, Ben Oglivie was a three time All Star who would win the Home Run crown in 1980.  Oglivie would hit 25 Home Runs or more three times and drove in over 100 runs twice.  He would also hold the distinction of being amongst the first Outfielders to receive the Silver Slugger.  It is worth noting that Oglivie, who was born in Panama, was the first non-American to win the Home Run Title in the American League.  Ogilvie totalled 1,144 Hits, 176 Home Runs and batted .276 for the Brewers.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Designated Hitter, Outfield
  • Acquired: Traded from the Detroit Tigers for Rich Folkers and Jim Slaton 12/9/77.
  • Departed: Signed as a Free Agent with the Kintetsu Buffalos in Japan prior to the 1987 season.
  • Games Played: 1149
  • Notable Statistics: 567 Runs Scored
    1,144 Hits
    194 Doubles
    21 Triples
    176 Home Runs
    685 Runs Batted In
    44 Stolen Bases
    .277/.345/.461 Slash Line
    21.4 bWAR

    16 Playoff Games
    5 Runs Scored
    11 Hits
    1 Double
    1 Triple
    2 Home Runs
    3 Runs Batted In
    1 Stolen Base
    .183/.222/.333 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1980, 1982 & 1983)
    Silver Slugger (1980)
    Most Home Runs (1980)
    Most Intentional Bases on Balls (1980)
    Most Putouts by a Leftfielder (1982)
    Most Assists by a Leftfielder (1982)

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