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Probably the most sensational figure in baseball last year, was Rookie Charley Keller, of the World Champion Yankees. Up from Newark, Keller was placed in the regular right field post shortly before mid-season, and was never ousted. He hit .334 during the regular season, driving across 83 runs with 133 hits, but reached his peak in the World Series by wrecking the Reds almost single-handed. He topped everybody with seven hits, including three damaging homers, a triple and a double, averaged .438, scored eight of the Yankees' 20 runs, and played a flawless game afield. Keller is a graduate of the University of Maryland and is regarded by baseball experts as a "natural."
Athleticism was prized in 1987, as in every era. Brandon's speed, outfield defense and ability to hit the ball into the gaps would have shined then, along with his plus-plus arm.
Bucky hit the first Grand-Slammer of his major league career in 1977. It came against the Angels, May 3rd, in the Yankees' 7-run 4th inning as the Bronx Bombers prevailed, 8-1. Bucky has excellent range and a strong arm.
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