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Hank Greenberg 1934: Doubles!

PostPosted: Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:42 pm
by Hack Wilson
Figured I'd try Hank Greenberg's 1934 card because of the gargantuan doubles, especially in a league with more lefty starters (rocks the doubles on southpaws, 24.4%):

In 96 games, 46 doubles already! Playing in a small ball park with speedy guys ahead of him:

https://365.strat-o-matic.com/team/sim/1790412

My team is just so-so, but wanted to try this card in the right context for max output. It's not your typical HR-driven Greenberg card, it was one of his earlier years (second full season). Greenberg was actually quite a prolific doubles hitter throughout his career.

Re: Hank Greenberg 1934: Doubles!

PostPosted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 8:48 pm
by Hack Wilson
53 doubles so far in 111 games ... he has so many doubles, and a decent amount of HRs (23 so far), that he may reach 100 extra base hits this season, something I really like and look for ... especially in the value context of a hitter with a $7.69M salary. :)

Re: Hank Greenberg 1934: Doubles!

PostPosted: Mon Dec 23, 2024 11:03 pm
by Whoopycat
Nice, I'll have to give that card a try sometime.