National League first basemen
1998 starter highlighted in yellow
OFFICIAL VOTE LEADERS (06/29/99)
1, Mark McGwire, St. Louis, 972,456. 2, Jeff Bagwell, Houston, 518,259. 3, Sean Casey, Cincinnati, 249,687. 4, Travis Lee, Arizona, 212,407. 5, John Olerud, New York, 178,108. 6, Mark Grace, Chicago, 149,969. 7, Rico Brogna, Philadelphia, 129,216. 8, Todd Helton, Colorado, 85,101. 9, Ryan Klesko, Atlanta, 60,705. 10, J.T. Snow, San Francisco, 60,366.
PLAYER
TEAM
HT
WT
B/T
Jeff Bagwell
Houston Astros
6'0"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Even though he spent time on the disabled list, Bagwell still managed to hit .304 with 34 home runs and 111 RBI. Became the first Astro to hit over 30 home runs in 4 seasons.
Sean Berry
Milwaukee Brewers
5'11"
200 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Although he shared time at third with Bill Spiers in Houston, Berry was able to produce 13 home runs and 52 RBI to go along with his .314 average.
Rico Brogna
Philadelphia Phillies
6'2"
200 lbs.
L/L
1998- Set personal bests with 104 RBI and 150 hits. Brogna also had 20 home runs and walked 49 times.
Sean Casey
Cincinnati Reds
6'4"
215 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Casey hit .272 with 7 home runs and 52 RBI in his first full Major League season. Was acquired in a trade with Cleveland and spent time in the minors.
Brad Fullmer
Montreal Expos
6'1"
205 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Had a solid rookie year smacking 44 doubles, which led all rookies. Flirted with .300 for most of the season until falling to a respectable .273.
Mark Grace
Chicago Cubs
6'2"
200 lbs.
L/L
1998:
Hit over .300 for the fourth straight year, posting a .309 average. Grace also had 17 home runs and 89 RBI in addition to 39 doubles.
Todd Helton
Colorado Rockies
6'2"
202 lbs.
L/L
1998:
Finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting. Compiled a .315 average with 25 home runs and 97 RBI. Also led all rookies in total bases and extra-base hits.
Wally Joyner
San Diego Padres
6'2"
200 lbs.
L/L
1998:
Batted .298 with 12 home runs and 80 RBI in 131 games. Joyner had the second-best average in the majors with runners in scoring position, hitting .412.
Eric Karros
Los Angeles Dodgers
6'4"
226 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Karros missed the first 21 games of the season but still managed to hit .296 with 23 homeruns and 87 RBI.
Ryan Klesko
Atlanta Braves
6'3"
220 lbs.
L/L
1998:
Belted a career-high 29 doubles, but hit a 18 home runs and 70 RBI, far below expectations.
Derrek Lee
Florida Marlins
6'5"
205 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Acquired by Florida in the Kevin Brown trade, Lee struggled to stay above .200, although he flashed some power hitting 17 home runs. With a summer surge Lee was able to finish the season with a .233 batting average.
Travis Lee
Arizona Diamondbacks
6'3"
210 lbs.
L/L
1998:
Led all rookies in walks with 67, and was second in home runs (22) and total bases (241). He also hit .269 and had 72 RBI.
Mark McGwire
St.Louis Cardinals
6'5"
250 lbs.
R/R
1998:
McGwire shattered the all-time home record, smashing 70 for the season. He also hit .299 with 147 RBI and set a National League record with 162 walks.
John Olerud
New York Mets
6'5"
220 lbs.
L/L
1998:
Recorded the highest average in Mets history, hitting .353 for the year. Olerud also had 22 home runs, 93 RBI, and was second in the National League in average and on-base percentage.
J.T. Snow
San Francisco Giants
6'2"
202 lbs.
L/L
1998:
Won his fourth straight Gold-Glove and batted .248 with 15 home runs and 79 RBI in 432 at-bats.
Kevin Young
Pittsburgh Pirates
6'2"
219 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Young's 27 home runs, 108 RBI, and 40 doubles led the Pirates. He also hit .270 and ended the year with 46 errorless games.
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
