| John
Olerud
Scout.com Headlines: |
1B John Olerud: Named 1 of 10 best ever in NCAA 
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Jun 22, 2007 |
1B John Olerud: He & Brayton headed for Hall of Fame
-by Cougfan.com
Apr 10, 2007 |
1B John Olerud: Files for free agency
-by DiehardMagazine.com
Nov 11, 2005 |
1B John Olerud: LH hitter starts against Buehrle
-by DiehardMagazine.com
Oct 5, 2005 |
1B John Olerud: Sizzling
-by DiehardMagazine.com
Sep 5, 2005 |
1B John Olerud: Off the DL
-by DiehardMagazine.com
Aug 17, 2005 |
1B John Olerud: Injury Update
-by ScoutMLBNetwork.com
Aug 17, 2005 |
1B John Olerud: Injury Update
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Aug 17, 2005 |
1B John Olerud: Injury Update
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Aug 16, 2005 |
1B John Olerud: Injury Update
-by ScoutMLBNetwork.com
Aug 15, 2005 |
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Ht: 6-5
Wt: 225
Bats: L
Throws: L
| Date of Birth: |
08/05/1968 |
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| Biography: |
Acquired:
Signed as a free agent on Dec. 7, 1999.
2003 Highlights:
Third among AL first basemen with a .998 fielding percentage (3 errors in 1224 total chances, and was first in assists with 125
Had a career-high seven RBI on August 2 vs. Chicago. Went 2-3 with two home runs
Played his 2,000th game on September 6 in Baltimore
Led the majors in bases loaded walks with six
Hit .289 with runners in scoring position, including 7 doubles, 5 HR, and 73 RBI
Personal:
John Garrett Olerud... resides in Fall City, Washington... married to wife, Kelly... father of son, Garrett John and daughter, Jordan Marie... won all-state and team MVP honors in high school... voted Baseball America's NCAA Player of the Year for 1987-1988 at Washington State University... was both a pitcher and a hitter at WSU... Set WSU records for average, hits (108), home runs, total bases (204), slugging percentage (.876), hit streak (22 games), victories, consecutive victories (16), innings pitched and strikeouts... winner of the 1993 Hutch Award as the player who best exemplifies character, fighting spirit, and competitive desire |
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