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Baseball Biography

Rod Carew

“Rod C”

Panamanian · Panama City, Panama · Born 1 October 1945

First Baseman / Second Baseman
7
batting titles
0.328
career a v g
3053
career hits
18
all- star apps

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Panamanian Hall of Famer and seven-time batting champion whose silky smooth swing, consistent contact and exceptional instincts produced a career .328 batting average and made him one of the finest hitters of his era.

Rod Carew is one of baseball's greatest contact hitters, a seven-time AL batting champion who consistently hit .330 or higher across his career. The 1977 AL MVP came within points of hitting .400 that season, finishing at .388. His extraordinary bat control, ability to slash hits to any part of the field, and exceptional plate discipline made him one of the most skilled hitters in baseball history.

Famous For

Exceptional hitting ability and seven batting titles

Playing Style

How They Played

Contact hitter with exceptional bat control and speed

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of the greatest contact hitters in baseball history

Career Journey

Timeline

1967 📌 MLB debut with Minnesota Twins
1967 🥇 AL Rookie of the Year
1972 🥇 First AL batting title (.318)
1977 🥇 AL MVP Award (.388 batting average)
1979 📌 Traded to California Angels
1985 🎯 3,000th career hit
1985 📌 Retired from professional baseball
1991 🥇 Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Career Timeline — Rod Carew
1967
MLB debut with Minnesota Twins
1967
AL Rookie of the Year
1972
First AL batting title (.318)
1977
AL MVP Award (.388 batting average)
1979
Traded to California Angels
1985
3,000th career hit
1985
Retired from professional baseball
1991
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame