National League third basemen
1998 starter highlighted in yellow
OFFICIAL VOTE LEADERS (06/29/99)
1, Matt Williams, Arizona, 710,049. 2, Chipper Jones, Atlanta, 407,284. 3, Fernando Tatis, St. Louis, 332,971. 4, Scott Rolen, Philadelphia, 271,843. 5, Ken Caminiti, Houston, 252,032. 6, Robin Ventura, New York, 226,600. 7, Vinny Castilla, Colorado, 181,736. 8, Gary Gaetti, Chicago, 107,146. 9, Ed Sprague, Pittsburgh, 56,331. 10, Adrian Beltre, Los Angeles, 52,330.
PLAYER
TEAM
HT
WT
B/T
Shane Andrews
Montreal Expos
6'1"
215 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Set career highs in home runs with 25 and runs batted in with 69. Batted .238 with 30 doubles in 492 at-bats.
George Arias
San Diego Padres
5'11"
190 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Was the Padres minor leaguer of the year, before being recalled and hitting .194 with a home run and 4 RBI in 36 at-bats. Hit 36 home runs and batted in 119 for the Triple A Las Vegas.
Adrian Beltre
Los Angeles Dodgers
5'11"
165 lbs.
R/R
1998:
After beginning the season in Double A, Beltre was promoted to the Dodgers where he hit .215 with 7 home runs and 22 RBI in 195 at-bats.
Aaron Boone
Cincinnati Reds
6'0"
183 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Spent the majority of the season in Triple A Indianapolis. Hit .282 with 2 home runs and 28 RBI in 2 stints with Reds.
Ken Caminiti
Houston Astros
6'0"
200 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Was second on the Padres in home runs with 29 and RBI with 82. His production was limited because of time spent on the disabled list.
Vinny Castilla
Colorado Rockies
6'1"
204 lbs.
R/R
1998:
The All-Star became only the seventh National League player to hit over 40 home runs for 3 consecutive seasons. Castilla was third in the league in RBI, hits, and total bases.
Jeff Cirillo
Milwaukee Brewers
6'2"
193 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Led the Brewers with a .321 average, which was good enough for eighth in the National League. Reached career highs in at-bats, hits, and walks. Led all third basemen in fielding percentage (.978).
Gary Gaetti
Chicago Cubs
6'0"
200 lbs.
R/R
1998:
After being released by St. Louis, Gaetti became a major contributor for the Cubs as he batted .320 with 8 home runs and 27 RBI in 128 at-bats.
Chipper Jones
Atlanta Braves
6'3"
200 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Jones made the All-Star team for the third time, posting tremendous offensive numbers. He set personal highs in average (.313), home runs (34), runs (123), and hits (188).
Mike Lowell
Florida Marlins
6'4"
193 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Highly touted prospect played in 8 games at the end of the season for the Yankees before being dealt to Florida. Diagnosed with testicular cancer during the off-season.
Bill Mueller
San Francisco Giants
5'10"
180 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Mueller proved to be a consistant player in his second full season in the majors with a .293 average, 9 home runs, and 59 RBI. Had a career high 17 game hit streak.
Scott Rolen
Philadelphia Phillies
6'4"
223 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Rolen had an outstanding all-around season, winning his first Gold Glove and hitting .290 with 31 home runs and 110 RBI.
Ed Sprague
Pittsburgh Pirates
6'2"
205 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Spent time with Toronto and Oakland, hitting a combined .222 with 20 home runs and 58 RBI in 130 games.
Fernando Tatis
St.Louis Cardinals
5'10"
170 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Began the season with Texas, where he hit .270 with 3 home runs and 32 RBI. He batted .287 with 8 home runs and 26 RBI with the Cardinals.
Robin Ventura
New York Mets
6'1"
198 lbs.
L/R
1998:
Playing for the White Sox, Ventura earned his fifth Gold Glove in his 10 year career. Hit for a .263 average with 21 home runs and 91 RBI.
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.
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
