Andres Galarraga

Andres Galarraga
Birthdate 6/18/1961
Death Date
Debut Year 1985
Year of Induction
Teams Angels, Braves, Cardinals, Expos, Giants, Rangers, Rockies
Position First Base

When Andres Galarraga hit .370 in 1993 it was the highest mark for a right-hander since Joe D in 1939; despite two bouts with cancer he finished with 2,333 hits, 399 homers & 1,425 RBI.

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From 1993-2000 Andres Galarraga hit .312 & averaged 30 doubles, 35 homers, & 114 RBI per season

From 1993-2000 Andres Galarraga hit .312 & averaged 30 doubles, 35 homers, & 114 RBI per season

Andres Galarraga battled cancer twice during his 19 years in the big leagues. Despite that he still finished with 2,333 hits; 399 home runs; and 1,425 RBI. So agile and impressive were his quick reflexes that the 6’3″, 245-pound first baseman was nicknamed, “The Big Cat”. Aft

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