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George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953) is an American former professional baseball third baseman who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals. Brett's 3,154 career hits are second most by any third baseman in major league history (after only Adrián Beltré's 3,166) and rank 18th all
Last Game: (Age 40-141d) 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1999. (Voted by BBWAA on 488/497 ballots) View George Brett's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1974 season. Agents: Dennis Gilbert.
One of the game's greatest clutch hitters, Brett's play will forever define Royals baseball. He was chosen Royals Player of the Year eight times. The 13-time All-Star was named the 1980 American League MVP and won a Gold Glove in 1985.
Jun 1, 1999 · George Brett, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Friday, May 15, 1953, in Glen Dale, West Virginia. Brett was 20 years old when he broke into the major leagues on August 2, 1973, with the Kansas City Royals.
Complete career MLB stats for the Kansas City Royals Designated Hitter George Brett on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.
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In the simplest terms, George Brett was hitting royalty. Born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale, W.Va., Brett was the youngest of four brothers who all played pro ball, including older brother Ken Brett who pitched in the majors.
May 14, 2023 · George Brett displayed his considerable excellence through 10,349 Major League at-bats and 21 seasons with the Royals. One clear snapshot of his hitting skills developed much more quickly -- in his first and only appearance at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park.
Dec 5, 2023 · The Brett documentary tells the story of a California kid who joined the Royals' Major League club in 1973 and went on to become a Kansas City icon through stellar play on the field and the manner in which he embraced the Kansas City community over a five-decade span.
Feb 21, 2020 · No, this time, he was GEORGE BRETT, capital letters, who cracked 3,154 hits in his career, who bashed three home runs off Catfish Hunter in a playoff game, who leaped to his feet to fight Graig...
George Brett (born May 15, 1953, Glen Dale, West Virginia, U.S.) is an American baseball player for the Kansas City Royals known for hitting .390 in 1980, at the time the highest batting average since Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941.
