Trivia

Bob Johnson
Will Clark

Bobby Bonds ties A-Rod at 38.0. Great guess though salty.

Will Clark 34.1
Bob Johnson 32.1

Already listed Fred Lynn earlier, salty, but he’s at 32.0

Colavito??

Colavito??

Earlier in the thread. He’s 26.2

These two players are long-retired, not recent retirees who will probably make the Hall.

Another hint: these two guys played on successful franchises during their careers, but were never the stars of their teams.

Another hint: both these players played alongside iconic outfielders for their respective franchises. (And by “alongside” I don’t mean these two players were necessarily outfielders)

Ken Boyer and Charlie Keller

Dave Parker
Boog

Ken Boyer and Charlie Keller

CORRECT!

Boyer 39.4
Keller 38.7

If not for a ruptured disc in 1947, which pretty much ruined his career, Keller would’ve been a sure-fire HOFer.

The following players averaged at least a .900 OPS in each of their first eight seasons:
Albert Pujols
Frank Thomas
Ted Williams
Johnny Mize
Charlie Keller


Highest OPS in Yankees history (min 1000 PA):
1. Babe Ruth
2. Lou Gehrig
3. Mickey Mantle
4. Joe DiMaggio
5. Charlie Keller (.928 OPS in 4466 PA)

Nicely done burgh