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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.
Don Baylor Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Positions: Designated Hitter, Leftfielder and First Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1, 190lb (185cm, 86kg) Born: June 28, 1949 in Austin, TX. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. MVP. 1x All-Star. 1987 World Series. 3x Silver Slugger.
- June 28, 1949
Aug 7, 2017 · Don Baylor, who played in part of 19 big-league seasons (including 1979, after which he won the Most Valuable Player Award) and who managed in parts of nine others, has passed away,...
Aug 7, 2017 · Don Baylor, a feared, plate-crowding slugger who won an MVP Award and a World Series during a long playing career, and then went on to manage for nine years, died Monday after a struggle with multiple myeloma.
- Joe Trezza
Aug 7, 2017 · Long-time Major League All-Star and 1979 American League Most Valuable player Don Baylor has died after a 14-year battle with Multiple Myeloma, his family announced today. Mr. Baylor passed away while surrounded by family in his hometown of Austin, Texas.
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.
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Don Edward Baylor. Nickname: Groove. Born: 6/28/1949 in Austin, TX. Draft: 1967, Baltimore Orioles, Round: 2, Overall Pick: 39. College: Blinn College.
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