I’ve said it before… monster cards have a tendency to come from seasons that were shortened because of labor disputes. This 1994 Jeff Bagwell card suggested by Pastor Rich, is one such case.
Despite playing in just 110 games, Bagwell reached the century mark in both runs (104) and rbis (116) for Houston, leading the NL in both category. Amazingly, he also reached 300 total bases in this short season.
| Split | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Totals | 110 | 479 | 400 | 104 | 147 | 32 | 2 | 39 | 116 | 15 | 65 | 65 | .368 | .451 | .750 |
What’s amazing to me is that even though Bags hit .368, you won’t find a first column 7 on his card. I don’t think the card is necessarily incorrect but between these factors, all his hits were accounted for:
- Bagwell has six power numbers (1-1-0-0-0-0)
- He has a 15-11
- He has a fair number of walks on his cards (four 14s) plus an extra 22.
- Finally, instead of the standard three 8, two 9 combination, he has an extra 8 giving him four.
- Fun numbers on Bagwell’s 1994 card: 21-41, 23-22, and of course, 55-0.
Bagwell’s 1994 season comes with some impressive credentials. He was an All-Star, a Gold Glove winner, a Silver Slugger and he capped it off by taking the Most Valuable Player award. Looking at this card, it’s easy to see why.
Thanks Rich!
As always, it is my privilege.
I had Albert Belle and Bagwell on my team that year. Put them side by side for even more amazing viewing pleasure.
I’d like to see Gwynn’s card.