26. Mike Hargrove
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: October 26, 1949 in Perryton, TX USA
- Weight: 195 lbs.
- Height: 6'0"
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
- Debut: April 07, 1974
- Final Game: October 06, 1985
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11128 | 1566 | 3228 | 160 | 1372 | 48 | 0.290 |
Known as “The Human Rain Delay” for the wait that he worked pitchers in a very methodical fashion, Mike Hargrove’s patience paid off as he led the American League in Walks twice, both of which happened as a Texas Ranger. Hargrove was the Rookie of the Year in 1974, an All-Star in 1975 and had an impressive .399 On Base Percentage as a Ranger.
The Bullet Points
- Position: First Base, Outfield
- Acquired: Drafted in the 25th Round of the Amateur Draft 6/6/72.
- Departed: Traded to the San Diego Padres with Kurt Bevacqua and Bill Fahey for Oscar Gamble, Dave Roberts and $300,000 10/25/78.
- Games Played: 726
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Notable Statistics: 380 Runs Scored
730 Hits
122 Doubles
14 Triples
47 Home Runs
295 Runs Batted In
10 Stolen Bases
.293/.399/.409 Slash Line
17.1 bWAR
No Playoff Games -
Major Accolades and Awards: Rookie of the Year (1974)
All-Star (1975)
Most Walks (1976 & 1978)
Most Assists by a First Baseman (1978)
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