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    • Carew appeared in 18 consecutive All-Star Games and led the AL in hits three times, with his 239 hits in 1977 ranking as the 12th most in a season at the time and the 16th most as of 2024, tied with Willie Keeler’s 239 hits from 1897. [3] . See more

    Induction1991
    Vote90.5% (first ballot)
    Overview

    Rodney Cline Carew (born October 1, 1945) is a Panamanian-American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a second baseman, first baseman and designated … See more

    Early life

    Carew is the son of Olga Teoma, and Eric Carew Sr., a painter. Carew is a Zonian and was born to a Panamanian mother on a train in the town of Gatún, which, at that time, was in the Panama Canal Zone. The train was … See more

     
  1. One of the best hitters to ever don a baseball uniform, Rod Carew finished his 19-year Major League career with one of the highest career batting averages in Major League history and was one of the few players to surpass the 3,000-hit plateau.
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    One of the best hitters to ever don a baseball uniform, Rod Carew finished his 19-year Major League career with one of the highest career batting averages in Major League history and was one of the few players to surpass the 3,000-hit plateau.
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    Hall of Famer Rod Carew was one of the most prolific hitters for average of his generation. He won seven batting titles and hit over .300 in fifteen consecutive seasons, despite starting his career during the Second Deadball Era).
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    Rod Carew (born October 1, 1945, Gatun, Panama) is a Panamanian professional baseball player who was one of the great hitters of his generation. He retired following the 1985 season after 19 years in the major leagues with a .328 career batting average and 3,053 hits.
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    During 19 major league seasons, Carew won seven batting titles and hit .330 or better ten times. His ability was obvious from the very beginning as the native of Gatun, Panama burst onto the scene in 1967 and was the starting second baseman on the All-Star team as a rookie.
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  2. Rod Carew Highlights - YouTube

  3. Rod Carew - The Hitting Craftsman's Journey - Historic …

    Jun 14, 2024 · An embodiment of hitting precision and craftsmanship, Rod Carew’s illustrious career spanned from 1967 to 1985, leaving an indelible mark on Major League Baseball (MLB). In this comprehensive article, we will …

  4. Rod Carew Stats, Height, Weight, Research & History - Baseball …

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  7. Rod Carew - Society for American Baseball Research

  8. Carew records 3,000th hit in classic style - Baseball Hall …

    Rod Carew’s 3,000th hit looked much like the 2,999 before it: A soft liner into left field by a batter who seemed to wield the lumber like it was some kind of magic wand. On Aug. 4, 1985, Carew’s magic was as mesmerizing as ever.

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  10. 10 top moments from Rod Carew's career - MLB.com

    Oct 1, 2023 · As one of the game’s most prolific hitters, Carew seemed destined to reach the 3,000-hit plateau. Playing for the Angels, he fittingly notched his big hit against his original team, the Twins, when he delivered a third-inning single …