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Who had the highest batting average in the National League since 1900?
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It had been a long time since baseball had seen a player of Griffey's magnitude. Combining the daring defensive exploits of Willie Mays, one of the sweetest left-handed strokes of all time and an infectious smile, the Hall of Famer took the league by storm to become one of its most popular players during the 1990s.
Phil has played in 8 World Series in his 10 years as a Yankee. He led A.L. Shortstops in Fielding in '49 and '50, and was voted the Most Valuable Player in '50 when he hit .324. Called "Scooter" because of the ground he covers, he was named the All-Time Yankee Shortstop by New York Sportswriters.
His first name is Sabath and his middle name is Anthony, so he got the Sam from the initials of his name. Started the 1952 season with the Washington Senators and then was traded to the Sox. Had a .259 average for his combined season totals. He played a full schedule for the Sox in 1953, and upped his average to .274 for 40 games. He had 26 doubles, 8 triples and 12 homers and 82 runs. Played for Boston Red Sox. Traded to the Baltimore Orioles.
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