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Carl Michael Yastrzemski Sr. (/ j ə ˈ s t r ɛ m s k i / yə-STREM-skee; born August 22, 1939), nicknamed "Yaz", is an American former professional baseball player who played his entire career with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Positions: Leftfielder and First Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 5-11 , 175lb (180cm, 79kg) Born: August 22, 1939 in Southampton, NY. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1989. (Voted by BBWAA on 423/447 ballots) View Carl Yastrzemski's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Dec 4, 2021 · Carl Yastrzemski was one of the greatest players in MLB history, debuting in 1961 and spending his entire career with the Red Sox. “Yaz” was a fixture at Fenway Park for more than two decades, playing 23 seasons and finishing with 3,419 hits, 452 homers, 1,844 RBIs and 1,816 runs.
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In 1979, Yastrzemski became the first American League player to tally more than 3,000 hits and 400 home runs, reaching both milestones that season. Yastrzemski spent his entire 23-year career in Boston, where he was an 18-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove Award winner.
Carl Yastrzemski Bio. Fullname: Carl Michael Yastrzemski; Nickname: Yaz; Born: 8/22/1939 in Southampton, NY; Debut: 4/11/1961; Hall of Fame: 1989; Relationship(s): father of Mike Yastrzemski grandfather of Mike Yastrzemski
Aug 22, 2021 · On the day he turned 22, Carl Yastrzemski had four hits against the Washington Senators. It was something of a turning point in his career. Up to that point, Yastrzemski was a Red Sox rookie...
Carl Yastrzemski played 23 years with the Boston Red Sox. He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, elected in 1989. Yastrzemski was selected to 17 All Star Games, won 7 Gold Gloves, achieved 3,419 Hits and 452 Home Runs and won the Triple Crown in 1967.
Complete career MLB stats for the Boston Red Sox Designated Hitter Carl Yastrzemski on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.
Jan 4, 2012 · From 1976 to 1983, Carl Yastrzemski made the American League All-Star team six times. On July 14, 1977, he notched his 2,655th hit, moving past Ted Williams as the all-time Red Sox base hit leader.
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Carl Yastrzemski recorded his 3,000th career hit on Sept. 12, 1979, becoming the first player in American League history with at least 3,000 hits and 400 home runs. (Doug McWilliams/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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