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Considered a below-average outfielder with the Reds, McRae developed as a consistent designated hitter in the American League. His playing career spanned 23 years, including 14 seasons with Kansas City. Selected a three-time All-Star, he hit over .300 six times for the Royals and was named Designated Hitter of the Year three times both by The Sporting News and Associated Press.
In 19-year MLB career, McRae compiled a .290 batting average (2091-for-7218) with 191 home runs, 1097 RBI, 484 doublesBaseball statistics In baseball, a double is the act of a batter safely reaching second base by striking the ball and getting to second before being made out, without the benefit of a fielder's misplay (see error) or another runner being put out on a fiel, 65 triplesBaseball statistics In baseball, a triple is the act of a batter safely reaching third base by striking the ball and getting to third before being made out, without the benefit of a fielder's misplay (see error) or another runner being put out on a fielde, and 109 stolen baseBaseball statistics Rickey Henderson, swipes third in 1985 In baseball statistics, stolen bases (denoted by SB is a count of the number of bases successfully stolen by a player. In the 19th century, stolen bases were credited when a baserunner reached ans| in 2084 games playedIn baseball statistics, games played (denoted by G indicates the total number of games in which a player has participated (in any capacity). It does not matter in how much of the game the player was active. If player A plays the whole game until there are. He added a .351 on base percentageBaseball statistics In baseball statistics, on base percentage (OBP is a measure of how often a batter gets to first base for any reason other than a fielding error or a fielder's choice. It may be calculated as: :( H + BB + HBP) / ( AB + BB + HBP + SF) O and a .454 slugging average for a combined .805 OPSBaseball statistics In baseball statistics, on-base plus slugging (denoted by OPS is defined by the sum of on base percentage (OBP) and slugging percentage (SLG). This statistic is very popular in measuring the offensive worth of a player since it: Is eas. After retiring, he managedIn baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager this individual controls matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. The manager sets the line-up and starting pitcher before each game as well as making substitutions throughout t the Kansas City Royals (1991-94) and Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2001), and served as a hitting coach for the Reds and Phillies as well.
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