Saturday, June 15, 2013

Lloyd Waner: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1967


Born: March 16, 1906

1925-26: Played for the San Francisco Seals in the Pacific Coast League

1926: Signed with Pittsburgh Pirates

Debut: April 12, 1927

1927: Set rookie record with 133 runs scored

1927: Pirates win pennant, but lose World Series

1938: Hit back-to-back home runs with his brother Paul

1941: Traded to Braves

1941: Traded to Reds

1941: Signed by Phillies

1943: Traded to Dodgers

1944: Released by Dodgers and signed by Pirates

After retiring, became a scout for the Pirates and Orioles

1967: Elected to Hall of Fame

1982: Died

Accomplishments:

Most hits by a brother duo (5,611)

.316

1201 runs

2459 hits

118 triples

27 home runs

598 RBI

.747 OPS

3057 TB

Led league in AB: 3x

100+ runs: 3x

Led league: 133 runs (1927)

200+ hits: 4x

NL Hit leader: 214 (1931)

10+ triples: 5x

Led league in triples (20): 1929

420 walks-173 strikeouts

Hit .300: 10x

Hit .350+: 3x

Postseason: .400, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1.071 OPS (1927 World Series)

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