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Don Edward Baylor (June 28, 1949 – August 7, 2017), nicknamed " Groove ," was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. During his 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), Baylor was a power hitter known for standing very close to home plate ("crowding the plate") and was a first baseman, left fielder, and designated hitter.
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Don Baylor was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2nd round of the 1967 MLB June Amateur Draft from Stephen F. Austin HS (Austin, TX). What position did Don Baylor play? Don Baylor was a Designated Hitter, Leftfielder and First Baseman.
- June 28, 1949
Aug 7, 2017 · Don Baylor, who played 19 seasons in the majors and won the 1979 AL MVP with the Angels, passed away after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He also managed the Rockies and the Cubs, and served as a coach for several teams.
Aug 7, 2017 · Don Baylor played for 14 Major League teams and won the AL MVP Award in 1979 with the Angels. He also managed the Rockies and the Cubs, and was a hitting coach for the Angels.
- Joe Trezza
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Aug 7, 2017 · Don Baylor was a 19-year MLB player and a manager who overcame racial barriers and cancer. He was remembered as a leader, a hitter and a human being who touched many people in the game.
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Aug 8, 2017 · Wherever he went, Don Baylor left his mark on baseball. He was an MVP and Manager of the Year, respected as a powerful slugger, punishing runner and commanding presence in any clubhouse. And during nearly a half-century as a pro, baseball left its mark on him. Lots of them, in fact. When Baylor retired, he'd been plunked more than anyone in major league history. Baylor was hit by fastballs ...
Aug 7, 2017 · Don Edward Baylor was born in Austin on June 28, 1949. His father, George, was a baggage handler for the Missouri Pacific Railroad; his mother, Lillian, was a school cook and cafeteria supervisor.
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