The Ten Most Remarkable Pinch Hitters in MLB History

Introduction

10.) Harold Baines

• Harold Baines was a player for the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and Cleveland Indians during his career.
• World Series Champion (2005)
• Silver Slugger Award (1989)
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

9.) Dave Hansen

• Dave Hansen had stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Seattle Mariners throughout his time in the league.
• 222 Career RBI’s
• .260 Career Batting Average
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

8.) Merv Rettenmund

• Merv Rettenmund represented teams such as the Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, and California Angels during his MLB tenure.
• 3 Time World Series Champion (1970, 1975, 1989)
• 66 Career Home Runs
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

7.) Willie McCovey

• Willie McCovey had an impressive career playing for the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, and Oakland Athletics.
• National League MVP (1969)
• National League Rookie of the Year (1959)
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

6.) Matt Stairs

• Matt Stairs played for a multitude of teams including the Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, and Washington Nationals.
• World Series Champion (2008)
• Holds the MLB Record for the Most Career Pinch Hit Home Runs with a total of 23.
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

5.) Jerry Lynch

• Jerry Lynch had his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds.
• Honorably inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Cincinnati Reds.
• .277 Career Batting Average
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

4.) Manny Mota

• Manny Mota played for teams including the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Montreal Expos, and Los Angeles Dodgers during his career.
• MLB All Star (1973)
• 2 Time World Series Champion (1981, 1988)
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

3.) Smokey Burgess

• Smokey Burgess was associated with the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago White Sox.
• World Series Champion (1960)
• 9 Time MLB All Star (1954, 1955, 1959, 1959, 1960, 1960, 1961, 1961, 1964)
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

2.) Cliff Johnson

• Cliff Johnson's career saw him play for the Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, and Texas Rangers.
• 2 Time World Series Champion (1977, 1978)
• 699 Career RBI’s
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

1.) Lenny Harris

• Lenny Harris had an extensive career with the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, and Florida Marlins.
• World Series Champion (2003)
• MLB Record 212 Career Pinch Hits
• Career MLB Batting Statistics

Written by: David Green