RAFAEL PALMEIROFirst Year on BallotPLAYING CAREER: Chicago Cubs (1986–1988), Texas Rangers (1989–1993), Baltimore Orioles (1994–1998), Texas Rangers (1999–2003) and Baltimore Orioles (2004–2005)ACHIEVEMENTS: Career batting average of .288, with 3020 hits, 569 home runs, 1663 runs scored and 1835 RBI. Ranks in the top 30 all-time in total bases (10th), home runs (12th), RBI (15th), at bats (15th), doubles (16th), games played (18th), hits (24th) and runs scored (30th). Had a batting average of .300 or higher six times. From 1995 to 2003, averaged 41 home runs and 120 RBI a season while carrying a .285 batting average. Palmeiro is one of only five players in history to hit over 200 home runs for two different clubs (Baltimore and Texas) and is is history's most prolific home run hitter to have never won the home run crown. Four-time All-Star selection (1988, 1991, 1998-1999) and three-time Gold Glove Award winner (1997-1999). WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ON TWITTER: @Dukefrukem:...
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