It's hard to believe it was 15 years ago I covered Jeff Bagwell in the minors and watched him set the single-season hit record for the New Britain Red Sox. Hate to see him go on the DL now. He's always been one of my favorite players. Hopefully he can get healthy and finish with a flourish.
Bags had one of the best offensive seasons in history in 1999. He batted .304 with 42 HR, 143 R, 126 RBI, and 30 SB. He is one of only 3 players to hit at least .300, score at least 125 runs, drive in at least 125, and steal at least 30 bases in a year. The other two, Ellis Burks and Larry Walker, did so while playing in Colorado.
Only Barry Bonds and Bags have had more than one 40 HR - 30 SB season.
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