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Jeff Bagwell

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Jeff Bagwell is a former first baseman who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball career with the Houston Astros. He won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1994, a season in which he hit 39 home runs before it was cut short by the players' strike. Bagwell finished his career with 449 home runs and 1,529 runs batted in, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017. He was known for his unique, crouched batting stance and strong on-base skills.

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How did Jeff Bagwell become an Astro after being drafted by Boston?

The Boston Red Sox traded Bagwell to Houston in 1990 for relief pitcher Larry Andersen. Bagwell then spent his entire major-league career with the Astros, making the deal one of baseball's most famous one-sided trades.

Why was Jeff Bagwell's 1994 MVP season so remarkable?

Bagwell was the unanimous National League MVP after hitting .368 with 39 home runs and 116 RBIs. He produced those totals in only 110 games because the players' strike ended the season in August.

Did Jeff Bagwell ever play in a World Series?

Yes, he reached the 2005 World Series in his final major-league season, although chronic shoulder problems limited his role. The Chicago White Sox swept Houston, so Bagwell retired without a championship.

When was Jeff Bagwell inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Bagwell was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017. His résumé included 449 home runs, a .408 career on-base percentage, and four All-Star selections.