1999 National League starters
Repeat starters highlighted in yellow
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PLAYER
TEAM
HT
WT
B/T
C
Mike Piazza
New York Mets
6'3"
200 lbs.
R/R
1998:
The six-time All-Star started the season with the Dodgers and was traded to the Marlins, before being dealt to the Mets. Piazza continued to impress offensively, posting a .348 average to go along with 32 home runs and 111 RBI.
1B
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.
2B
Jay Bell
Arizona Diamondbacks
6'0"
182 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Recorded his second consecutive 20 home run season and batted .251 with 29 doubles and 67 RBI while playing in a team-high 155 games.
3B
Matt Williams
Arizona Diamondbacks
6'2"
210 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Despite several injuries, Williams managed to hit over 20 home runs for the ninth consecutive year. He batted .267 with 20 home runs and 71 RBI.
SS
Barry Larkin
Cincinnati Reds
6'0"
185 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Even though he began the season on the disabled list, Larkin still led National League shortstops with a .309 average, 17 home runs, and 72 RBI.
OF
Sammy Sosa
Chicago Cubs
6'0"
200 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Sosa won MVP honors by crushing 66 home runs and leading the majors in RBI, runs, and total bases. Set a league record by stroking 20 home runs in the month of June.
OF
Larry Walker
Colorado Rockies
6'3"
235 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Won the National League batting title with a .363 average. Walker became only the second player in history to hit over .360 in 2 consecutive seasons. Won his second straight Gold Glove, his fourth overall.
OF
Tony Gwynn
San Diego Padres
5'11"
220 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Hit over .300 for a remarkable 16th straight season. Made his 14th All-Star team and was the toughest player in the league to strike out. His .321 average led the Padres.
