American Hall of Famer and Kansas City Royals icon whose legendary .390 batting average in 1980 and superb hitting mechanics produced a career that is the standard for third base excellence.
George Brett is one of baseball's finest hitters, the Kansas City Royals' iconic third baseman who came within points of hitting .400 in 1980 and was the face of Kansas City baseball for two decades. A three-time batting champion and the 1980 AL MVP, Brett's aggressive hitting style, exceptional bat control, and competitive intensity produced 3,154 career hits. He is remembered as one of the greatest pure hitters in baseball history.
Third baseman who hit .390 in 1980, closest to .400 since Ted Williams
How They Played
Exceptional contact hitter with gap power, fierce competitor, clutch performer
Lasting Impact
Hall of Fame third baseman, Kansas City Royals icon, one of greatest hitters in baseball history