American League first basemen
1998 starter highlighted in yellow
OFFICIAL FINAL VOTE (07/05/99)
1, Jim Thome, Cleveland, 1,364,692. 2, Rafael Palmeiro, Texas, 684,891. 3, Tino Martinez, New York, 551,154. 4, Mo Vaughn, Anaheim, 514,073. 5. Fred McGriff, Tampa Bay, 346,706. 6, Carlos Delgado, Toronto, 282,213. 7, Will Clark, Baltimore, 245,246. 8, David Segui, Seattle, 235,519. 9, Jose Offerman, Boston, 172,564. 10, Tony Clark, Detroit, 115,749.
PLAYER
TEAM
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WT
B/T
Tony Clark
Detroit Tigers
6'7"
245 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Led Detroit with a .291 average, 34 homers, and 103 RBI. Became the first Tiger in 60 years to have 100 RBI in his first full two seasons.
Will Clark
Baltimore Orioles
6'1"
200 lbs.
L/L
1998:
Put together his first 100-RBI season since 1991, batting .305 with 23 homers.
Carlos Delgado
Toronto Blue Jays
6'2"
225 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Started the season on the DL, but still had career highs in runs (94), hits (155), doubles (43), HR (38), RBI (115), total bases (314) and walks (73).
Jason Giambi
Oakland Athletics
6'3"
235 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Swatted 27 home runs, drove in 110 RBI's and batted .295.
Jeff King
Kansas City
5'11"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Despite late season back problems, King finished with 24 homers, 94 RBI, and batted .263 in just 131 games.
Paul Konerko
Chi. White Sox
6'3"
211 lbs.
R/R
1998:
The Providence, R.I. native split the season between Cincinnati and L.A., hitting .217 with 7 homers and 29 RBI's in 75 games.
Tino Martinez
New York Yankees
6'2"
210 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Led the team with 28 home runs and 123 RBI's in 142 games. Recorded a .281 batting average.
Fred McGriff
Tampa Devil Rays
6'3"
215 lbs.
L/L
1998:
Was team leader in home runs (19), RBI's (81), and walks (79). Finished with a .284 batting average.
Doug Mientkiewicz
Minnesota Twins
6'2"
193 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Made major league debut on September 18th, finished with 0 homers, 2 RBI's and a .200 batting average in 8 games.
Jose Offerman
Boston Red Sox
6'1"
190 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Playing with the Royals, set career highs in batting average (.313), homers (7), and RBI's (66).
Rafael Palmeiro
Texas Rangers
6'0"
188 lbs.
L/L
1998:
Won a Gold Glove with the Orioles while smacking 43 home runs, collecting 121 RBI's and batting .296
David Segui
Seattle Mariners
6'1"
202 lbs.
S/L
1998:
Struggled with injuries but managed to lead AL first baseman in fielding percentage (.999). Hit 19 homers, drove in 84 runs, and hit .305.
Jim Thome
Cleveland Indians
6'4"
225 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Hit 30 home runs, compiled 85 RBI's and hit .293 in 123 games. Named to his second All-Star team.
Mo Vaughn
Anaheim Angels
6'1"
240 lbs.
L/R
1998:
With Boston, Vaughn hit a career-high .337 and launched 40 homers while driving in 115 runs.
OTHER POSITIONS
AL First base
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NL First base
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AL Second base
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NL Second base
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AL Shortstop
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NL Shortstop
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AL Third base
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NL Third base
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AL Catcher
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NL Catcher
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AL Outfield
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NL Outfield
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AL Designated hitter
