Rico Carty
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Ricardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty (born September 1, 1939 San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) was a utility player with a 15 year career from 1963-1967, 1969-1970, 1972-1979. He played for the Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs of the National League and the Oakland A's, Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays of the American League. He played catcher, first base, third base, outfield and designated hitter.
He was elected to the National League All-Star team in 1970.
He won the National League batting title in 1970 hitting .366.
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- Baseball-Reference.com - career statistics and analysis
Preceded by Willie Davis |
Major League Player of the Month May, 1970 |
Succeeded by Tommie Agee |
Preceded by Pete Rose |
National League Batting Champion 1970 |
Succeeded by Joe Torre |
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