Don Baylor
American baseball player and manager (1949-2017) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 68
Don Edward Baylor, 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 and was a first baseman, left fielder, and designated hitter.
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Brooks Robinson Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1970-1975
Jim Palmer Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1970-1975
Nolan Ryan Teammate at Los Angeles Angels, 1977-1979
Dave Winfield Teammate at New York Yankees, 1983-1985
Don Mattingly Teammate at New York Yankees, 1983-1985
Ron Guidry Teammate at New York Yankees, 1983-1985
Davey Johnson Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1970-1972
Willie Randolph Teammate at New York Yankees, 1983-1985
Grant Jackson Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1971-1975
Tommy Davis Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1972-1975
Al Bumbry Teammate at Baltimore Orioles, 1972-1975
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He played for six different American League (AL) teams, primarily the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels, but he also played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and Boston Red Sox. In 1979, Baylor was an All-Star and won the AL Most Valuable Player Award. He won three Silver Slugger Awards, the Roberto Clemente Award, and was a member of the 1987 World Series champion Minnesota Twins.
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David OrtizBoth received Edgar Martínez Award
Andrew McCutchenBoth received Roberto Clemente Award
Ryan BraunBoth received Major League Baseball All-Star
Kirk GibsonBoth received Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
Barry LarkinBoth received Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
Marcus SemienBoth received Silver Slugger Award