Olerud was with the Mariners for four seasons and change, and it began with his first of what would be three Gold Gloves with Seattle. He had always been a strong defensive player, but Olerud finally landed those defensive accolades that he had earlier deserved. His bat would remain solid with 2001 and 2002 seeing him bat over .300 with an On Base Percentage over .400. In those two years, he also had at least 20 Home Runs.
The First Baseman was released during the 2004 season as his play declined, but he would finish his Mariners' career with 709 Hits, 72 Home Runs, and a Slash Line of .285/.388/.439.
21. John Olerud
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: August 5, 1968 in Seattle, WA USA
- Weight: 205 lbs.
- Height: 6'5"
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
- Debut: September 03, 1989
- Final Game: October 02, 2005
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15184 | 2278 | 4478 | 510 | 2460 | 22 | 0.295 |
John Olerud had previously won a Batting Title and two World Series Rings with the Toronto Blue Jays, and he would also have a productive run with the New York Mets. His renaissance would, however, take place in the city of Seattle.
The Bullet Points
- Position: First Base
- Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent 12/15/99.
- Departed: Released 6/27/04.
- Games Played: 702
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Notable Statistics: 353 Runs Scored
709 Hits
164 Doubles
2 Triples
72 Home Runs
405 Runs Batted In
3 Stolen Bases
.285/.388/.439 Slash Line
17.1 bWAR
19 Playoff Games
8 Runs Scored
17 Hits
3 Doubles
0 Triples
3 Home Runs
8 Runs Batted In
1 Stolen Base
.258/.351/.439 Slash Line -
Major Accolades and Awards:
All-Star (2001)
*Olerud was released midway through the season and was signed by the New York Yankees as a Free Agent later that year.
Gold Glove (2000, 2002 & 2003)
Most Assists by a First Baseman (2003)
Most Double Plays Turned by a First Baseman (2002)
Most Total Zone Runs by a First Baseman (2000)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a First Baseman (2000 & 2004*)
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