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Rodney Cline Carew (born October 1, 1945) [1] is a Panamanian-American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman, second baseman and designated hitter from 1967 to 1985 for the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels.
Oct 1, 2010 · Rod Carew. Positions: First Baseman and Second Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 6-0 , 170lb (183cm, 77kg) Born: October 1, 1945 in Gatun, Panama. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1991. (Voted by BBWAA on 401/443 ballots) View Rod Carew's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
- October 1, 1945
Rod Carew is a Hall of Fame first baseman who played for the Twins and the Angels from 1967 to 1985. He won seven AL batting titles, three MVP awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award, and had a career average of .328.
YearTeam1967Minnesota Twins1968Minnesota Twins1969Minnesota Twins1970Minnesota TwinsRod Carew (born October 1, 1945, Gatun, Panama) is a Panamanian professional baseball player who was one of the great hitters of his generation. He retired following the 1985 season after 19 years in the major leagues with a .328 career batting average and 3,053 hits.
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May 5, 2022 · Learn about Rod Carew's remarkable career, achievements and charitable works on his official website. Find out how he became one of the greatest hitters of all time, a seven-time batting champion, a Hall of Famer and a heart transplant survivor.
Jan 30, 2020 · The story of how Rod Carew made it to the big leagues is incredible no matter how many times you might have heard it.