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38. Lenny Dykstra

38. Lenny Dykstra
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: February 10, 1963 in Santa Ana, CA USA
  • Weight: 160 lbs.
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: May 03, 1985
  • Final Game: May 18, 1996
  • Silver Slugger - 1993
  • TSN All-Star - 1993
  • MVP - 1986
  • MVP - 1990
  • MVP - 1993
 
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Lenny “Nails” Dykstra would have more success in Philadelphia (and would become infamously known for other things later) but it was in New York where he first cut his teeth as a star in Baseball.  Dykstra was a fan favorite showcasing his grit and was a big part of the Mets 1986 World Series Championship team, where he was considered the team’s “spark plug”.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Outfield
  • Acquired: Selected in the 13th Round of the Amateur Draft 6/8/81.
  • Departed: Traded to the Philadelphia Phillies with Roger McDowell and a Player to be Named Later (which would be Tom Edens) for Juan Samuel 6/18/89.
  • Games Played: 544
  • Notable Statistics: 287 Runs Scored
    469 Hits
    104 Doubles
    17 Triples
    30 Home Runs
    153 Runs Batted In
    116 Stolen Bases
    .278/.350/.413 Slash Line
    16.5 bWAR

    20 Playoff Games
    13 Runs Scored
    21 Hits
    4 Doubles
    1 Triple
    4 Home Runs
    9 Runs Batted In
    1 Stolen Base
    .328/.419/.609 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Champion (1986)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Centerfielder (1988)

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