By JT
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| George Altman |
Cub George Altman was a two-time All-Star and in those two seasons he really performed well—
Per 162 games he hit .311 and averaged 28 HRs, 97 RBI, 10 triples, 32 doubles, and 15 steals. In terms of offensive WAR his 1961 and 1962 seasons rank 9th (1961) and 15th (1962) among Cubs right fielders since 1950 and that is with Sammy Sosa taking five of the top seven tankings. Pretty good showing for Altman in the non-PED era.
However, it is the other seven seasons were not nearly as good hitting just 52 homers in those seven seasons (in about 2400 at-bats).
he was known as a pretty good fielder with a really good arm. It's just too bad we didn't get to see more of the 1961-62 Altman—he looked to be special.
However, it should be noted Japanese fans got to see some good hitting, he averaged 24 home runs and hit .309 per season (per 417 plate appearances/370 at-bats). in nine seasons in Japan.
hmmm, seemed to have a quick decline. Dude looks good in a baseball uniform.
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