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41. Al Oliver

41. Al Oliver
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: October 14, 1946 in Portsmouth, OH USA
  • Weight: 195 lbs.
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: September 23, 1968
  • Final Game: October 05, 1985
  • TSN All-Star - 1975
  • Silver Slugger - 1980
  • Silver Slugger - 1981
  • Silver Slugger - 1982
  • TSN All-Star - 1982
  • MVP - 1972
  • MVP - 1973
  • MVP - 1974
  • MVP - 1976
  • MVP - 1977
  • MVP - 1978
  • MVP - 1980
  • MVP - 1981
  • MVP - 1982
  • MVP - 1983
  • Rookie of the Year - 1969
 
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Al Oliver was only with Montreal for two seasons but those were excellent offensive campaigns, which saw him win the National League Batting Title and lead the league in Hits.  Oliver was an All-Star both years and also led the NL in doubles both times.  Had he been a better defensive player (or at least not a liability as he led the NL in errors for a First Basemen both years) he would have been ranked much higher.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: First Base
  • Acquired: Traded from the Texas Rangers for Dave Hostetler and Larry Parrish 3/31/82.
  • Departed: Traded to the San Francisco Giants for Fred Breining, Max Venable and Andy McGaffigan 2/27/84.
  • Games Played: 317
  • Notable Statistics: 160 Runs Scored
    388 Hits
    81 Doubles
    5 Triples
    30 Home Runs
    193 RBI
    6 Stolen Bases
    .315/.370/.462 Slash Line
    6.6 bWAR

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1982 & 1983)
    Silver Slugger (1982)
    Highest Batting Average (1982)
    Most Hits (1982)
    Most Total Bases (1982)
    Most Doubles (1982 & 1983)
    Most Extra Base Hits (1982)
    Most Runs Batted in (1982)

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