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Rod Carew: The Hitting Machine
Rod Carew is a former Major League Baseball player who spent the majority of his career with the Minnesota Twins and later played for the California Angels. Here are some fun facts about this legendary hitter:
- Carew was born in Panama in 1945 and moved to New York City when he was 14 years old. He didn’t start playing baseball until he was in high school.
- Despite his late start, Carew quickly established himself as one of the best hitters in baseball. He won seven batting titles during his career, including four in a row from 1972 to 1975.
- In addition to his impressive batting average (.328 for his career), Carew was also a master at stealing bases. He stole over 300 bases during his career and led the American League in steals six times.
- Carew’s hitting ability earned him numerous accolades throughout his career. He was selected to the All-Star team 18 times, won seven Silver Slugger Awards, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1991.
- After retiring from baseball, Carew became an advocate for heart health after suffering a heart attack in 2015. He underwent a heart transplant later that year and has since been active in raising awareness about organ donation.
Overall, Rod Carew’s incredible talent as a hitter made him one of baseball’s most beloved players. His dedication to promoting heart health has only added to his legacy both on and off the field.
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