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Eddie Murray A Baseball Hall of Famer with Consistent Power

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Eddie Murray A Baseball Hall of Famer with Consistent Power

Eddie Murray's Major League Baseball career was marked by consistent power, impressive durability, and a switch-hitting ability that made him a threat from both sides of the plate. Perhaps his best quality is that was equally effective of defense in the field.

Early Career and Rookie of the Year:

-Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 1973.

-Debuted in 1977, primarily as a designated hitter, hitting .283, and winning the American League Rookie of the Year Award with 27 home runs and 88 RBIs.

A Consistent Hitter and Powerhouse:

-Nicknamed "Steady Eddie" for his consistent performance.

-Played 21 seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, and California Angels.

-Holds the record for most games played at first base (2,413) and is among the leaders in career intentional walks (222).

-Became the third player in history (after Hank Aaron and Willie Mays) to reach both 3,000 hits and 500 home runs.

-Finished with a career batting average of .287, 504 home runs, and 1,917 RBIs.

Accolades and Legacy:

-Eight-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award winner.

-Won a World Series with the Baltimore Orioles in 1983.

-Finished in the Top 5 of his league's MVP voting six times, including runner-up finishes in 1982 and 1983.

-Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.

Additional Notes:

-Played as both a first baseman and a designated hitter throughout his career.

-Known for his switch-hitting ability, holding the record for most RBIs (1,917) among switch-hitters.

-Became a coach after his playing career, working with teams like the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Eddie Murray is well-deserving of his place in the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of the game's greats.
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