Hank Aaron was one of baseball's greatest players. He combined strong wrists, quick reflexes, and consistent performances to hit still-standing records of 755 career home runs, 2,297 RBIs, 1,477 extra base hits, and 6,856 total bases. Hank Aaron, with his natural physical ability and longevity of 23 years in the major leagues, ranks 2nd in lifetime runs scored, 2,174,and third in career hits, 3,771. Aaron, always quiet and consistent, hit more than 20 HRs in 20 consecutive years, a baseball record. He averaged 33 HR/year. Hank Aaron lifetime batting mark: .305, slugging pct .555, with 624 D, 98 T, stole 240 bases, and walked 1402 times. He struckout only 1383 times in 23 yrs. Hank Aaron batted .300 or better 13 times and in 11 different years knocked in over 100 runs. Aaron played on two pennant winning teams, the 1957 World Champions Milwaukee. Braves and the 1958 NL Champs. Aaron was selected MVP in 1957. |