But they parted in 2012. Remarked Ausmus, "I want to confirm he does not have hair extensions. The Astros won division titles in four of five seasons with Dierker as manager; however, in each instance, they did not advance past the first round of the playoffs, and 2001 was Dierker's last season as the club's manager. [52], For the third time in three seasons, an incoming pitch broke a bone in Bagwell's left hand: on this occasion, it was on July 30 from the Padres' Brian Williams. [7] The Astros engulfed the Reds to clinch the NL Central division title in 1999,[80] their third consecutive. Bagwell returns to the Hall of Fame ballot for the seven time. 'Bagwell and Biggio will not be a problem, believe me.' Rachel Bagwell and husband Jeff Bagwell, Image Source: chron.com. [4] At Hartford, Denehy switched Bagwell to third base. [110], Concurrently, Bagwell's offensive production suffered, and pressure mounted on Astros management to bench the perennial All-Star; the club had started the season with a 15–30 won–loss record. His No. Bagwell had seven seasons with 30 home runs and 100 walks; the only players with more are Gehrig, Ruth, Williams, Jim Thome, and Thomas. Whether Bagwell used creatine or protein drinks is not certain. [135] At the end of the season, the team marginally improved, but was still last in the league in OBP (.303) and SLG (.362)[136] and Bagwell announced he would not return as hitting coach. [105] The quartet dubbed the "Killer B's" – this time with the additions of Carlos Beltrán and Lance Berkman[50][106] – ignited the Astros' offense, batting .395 (34-for-86) with eight home runs, 21 RBI and 24 runs scored. [148], As of 2016, Bagwell's .948 OPS ranked 21st all-time and 10th among right-handed hitters. [127] He filed for free agency in November 2006 but announced his retirement one month later. Team Date Transaction; November 11, 2006: 1B Jeff Bagwell elected free agency. [53] He won the 1995 ESPY Awards for Best Breakthrough Athlete[54] and Outstanding Baseball Performer (later renamed "Best Major League Baseball Player"). I'm glad for that. [57] Bagwell enforced accountability and preparation which fostered camaraderie and incorporated all players as instrumental to the success of the team. In that same period of time, his 160 OPS+ was fourth behind Bonds, McGwire, and Frank Thomas; his 56.7 WAR third to Bonds and Ken Griffey Jr.[87] From 1994 to 2000, a span including his age-26 through age-32 seasons, he averaged 41 home runs and 41 doubles per 162 games while batting .309, .433 OBP, and .593 SLG for a 167 OPS+. It's pretty cool. For me a guy that dominated like that for one team, even in the league stats through the years. Jeff Bagwell reached base safely 3,843 times. In 1999, he finished second in the MVP voting, producing his second career 30–30 season. First basemen approach fielding plays from their right side, which is opposite to playing third base. With 15 HR in his first year in Houston, that average shrunk to 36.9. After his playing career, Jeff Bagwell has spent much of his time with his family while sporadically taking coaching and special assignment positions for the Astros. [189], Darryl Kile, a former teammate with the Astros, died of a heart attack on June 22, 2002, while an active player for the Cardinals, before a game against the Cubs. [184] Jeff was formerly married[3] first to model Shaune Bagwell (née Stauffer) in 1992,[1][185] and then to Ericka Bagwell, with whom he had his two daughters. The White Sox won this contest to sweep the Astros and secure the championship. Jeff Bagwell addressed several subjects, including some personal battles, during the hour-long podcast with former All-Star Russ Ortiz and Jesus Ortiz. [44] The 116 RBI in 110 games qualified for the 13th-highest ratio in history. After divorcing Shaune he met Ericka Rodriguez and got married in 1997, October 26 and also got two children; Blake Bagwell and Bryce Bagwell. I couldn't be more proud of the guys that represent the Houston Astros right now. He was stationed first in the NL in walks (83), runs scored (81) and OBP (.464), second in HR (28), RBI (78) and SLG (.648) and had 17 base thefts while Houston tenanted percentage points behind Cincinnati for first in the division. [84] On August 14 in Philadelphia, he homered twice and tied a club record with seven RBI in a 14–7 win, shared by Rafael Ramírez and Pete Incaviglia. The longtime Astros first baseman thanked those who helped him earn the highest honor in professional baseball. Thomas should be first ballot, especially seeing as he was clean. Legal issues plagued Dr. Brown, including his being acquitted of felony assault in 2011 in connection with a 2010 domestic quarrel at their home. Bagwell played his entire 15-year big league career with the Astros and is the franchise’s all-time home run leader with 449. Jeff Bagwell signed 1992 upper deck card all star fan fest astros beckett coa. [139], Eligible for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time in 2011, speculation abounded that some baseball writers initially refrained from voting for Bagwell on the premise that he used performance-enhancing drugs, since most of his playing career took place during what is commonly referred to as "the steroid era. Rate statistics based on 7500 plate appearances, or 500 plate appearances per season. When he was six months old, we’d throw a ball to him and he would throw it back."[1]. [43] His .750 SLG at the time ranked as the seventh-best ever[3] and was the highest by a National Leaguer since Rogers Hornsby in 1925 (.756). Bagwell responded, "I'm really struggling with my backhand." [45] He also hit 23 home runs in 56 games at the Astrodome, setting a record that stood for the stadium that was famed to be pitcher-friendly until the Astros moved out following the 1999 season. [76] The two three-home run games made him the only player to accomplish this feat at two different stadiums in Chicago in the same season. Stan Benjamin, who scouted the New England region for the Astros, recommended that they ask for Bagwell in return. Remarked Bagwell, "I was basically being given a lesson from Ozzie Smith at first base during a pitching change. Two innings later, he homered for his 1,500th run scored, becoming just the 29th player in MLB history and first Astro to reach both milestones. Play Hard. "That wide stance keeps him from over striding", Joe Torre observed, "which can be your biggest problem when you’re trying to hit for power. [1] Throughout his career, Barry Axelrod served as his agent. [60] On June 14, Bagwell tied a major league record with four doubles in one game against San Francisco. "[143] Still, in spite of the speculation that Bagwell used performance-enhancing drugs, San Francisco Chronicle sportswriter Bruce Jenkins opined that Bagwell did not have the credentials to be in the Hall of Fame. And when I got it, I didn't miss it. [48], The 1995 season was shortened by 18 games due to the players' strike that commenced the year before. [130], The Houston Astros officially retired Bagwell's jersey number 5 on August 26, 2007, prior to the start of a game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. [7] Bagwell continued to play through the pain until, after going 0-for-5 in a loss to the Pirates on May 4, it became so unbearable that he asked manager Phil Garner to remove him from the lineup the following day. In September, he batted .343 with 11 multiple-hit games. It was the sixth consecutive season he reached at least 30 HR and 100 RBI, making him the eighth player in MLB history to achieve such a streak, and the only Houston player to do so. The envelopes, please", "Bagwell's latest stat: All the M.V.P. The trade is now considered one of the most one-sided trades in baseball history;[13][14] in 2001, ESPN's readers named it the second-worst trade in sports history, behind only the Red Sox trading Ruth to the New York Yankees. "[98] From August 10–24, Bagwell produced a season-high 15-game hitting streak, marking the 12th consecutive season with at least one double-digit hit streak, a club record, and second to Roberto Alomar with 14 among all then-active players. Activities of focus included concentrated weight lifting, change of diet, and the use of creatine and androstenedione. Observed The Sporting News: "Rookie Jeff Bagwell never played first base before this spring, but the position is his to lose. Jeff Bagwell. ", "Astros to retire Bagwell's number on Sunday", "Former Chatham A Jeff Bagwell elected to Baseball Hall of Fame", "Season-ending awards: Eastern League awards", "Remembering Greenfield coach and Major League Baseball scout Stan Benjamin", "Phillies' Larry Andersen involved in 1 of baseball's worst-ever trades 25 years ago today", "Most lopsided MLB trades in recent memory", "The List: Readers pick most lopsided trades", "Baseball; players said to hit collusion jackpot", "Jeff Bagwell wound up being Lou Gorman's worst nightmare", "One of a kind: A self-made slugger with a screwy stance, Houston's uniquely gifted Jeff Bagwell is Mr. I now believe that this statement is the one that got me the job." Bagwell underwent surgery to remove bone spurs[58] and to reconstruct a partially torn labrum on October 26, 2001. Rumors had surfaced during the 1996 season that manager Terry Collins did not get along well with Bagwell and Biggio, largely contributing to his dismissal. During one series against Pittsburgh in 1994, the Pirates shifted while he batted, and Bagwell responded with seven opposite-field hits. The only National League first baseman to reach the 30–30 club, he is the only first baseman in history to do it twice, and is the only first baseman to reach both 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases. Eight seasons he drove in more than 100 runs. MLB Stat of the Day @ MLBStatoftheDay [108], In February 2005, Bagwell and Biggio were jointly inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. 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[56] According to journalist Dayn Perry, the earliest recorded reference to an Astros version of the nickname "Killer B's" encountered via a Google Search occurred that year. Precocious and demonstrating much athletic ability early in life, he played a wide variety of sports as a youth. Houston MLB News / October 7, 2015 Biggio reaches career hit milestone", "Big Unit, Pedro, Smoltz, Biggio make Hall of Fame: Writers elect four players to Cooperstown for first time since 1955", "Former National League MVP Jeff Bagwell to receive Bill Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award", "Biggio, Bagwell celebrate Astros' championship", "2010 Houston Astros batting, pitching & fielding statistics", "Jeff Bagwell not returning to Houston Astros as hitting coach", "Jeff Bagwell open to return to Astros organization", "Jeff Bagwell to serve as guest instructor this spring", "What do we really know about Ryan Braun? [128], Bagwell made his first public appearance at Minute Maid Park since the end of his career on June 28, 2007. [184] [186] Rachel is the widow of Greater Houston -area hand surgeon Dr. Michael Brown , the owner and founder of Brown Hand Center. Here are some pre-empted answers to predictable arguments in favor of Jeff Bagwell: New, 19 comments. Bagwell's parents divorced when he was 11. He is the only player in history to achieve six consecutive seasons (1996–2001) with each of 30 home runs, 100 RBI, 100 runs scored, and 100 walks. Owner Drayton McLane and general manager Tim Purpura stated that he would remain in player development department of the Astros organization, as one of the assistants to the general manager. The longtime Astros first baseman thanked those who helped him earn the highest honor in professional baseball. 5 uniform was retired by the Astros in 2007. [191], Rookie of the Year Award and early career (1991–1993), Unanimous selection for Most Valuable Player Award (1994), MVP runner-up and second player with multiple 40–30 seasons (1999), National League runs scored record (2000), Sixth consecutive season of 30 HR, 100 RBI, 100 runs scored and 100 BB (2001), Milestones of 1,500 RBI, 1,500 runs scored and 200 stolen bases (2004), Health issues and World Series drive (2005), Allegations of Steroid Use and Hall of Fame consideration, Eastern League Most Valuable Player Award, top four North American professional sports leagues, University of Hartford Athletics Hall of Fame, ESPY Award for Best Major League Baseball Player, List of Major League Baseball annual doubles leaders, List of Major League Baseball annual runs batted in leaders, List of Major League Baseball annual runs scored leaders, List of Major League Baseball career bases on balls leaders, List of Major League Baseball career doubles leaders, List of Major League Baseball career extra base hits leaders, List of Major League Baseball career hit by pitch leaders, List of Major League Baseball career hits leaders, List of Major League Baseball career home run leaders, List of Major League Baseball career on-base percentage leaders, List of Major League Baseball career OPS leaders, List of Major League Baseball career putouts leaders, List of Major League Baseball career runs batted in leaders, List of Major League Baseball career runs scored leaders, List of Major League Baseball career slugging percentage leaders, List of Major League Baseball career strikeouts by batters leaders, List of Major League Baseball career total bases leaders, List of Major League Baseball home run records, List of Major League Baseball players to hit for the cycle, List of Major League Baseball players who spent their entire career with one franchise, List of Major League Baseball retired numbers, "Sergeant, mom, her dream is still Fenway Park", "Jeff Bagwell went from high school soccer star to baseball hall of famer", "Is this the year Connecticut's Jeff Bagwell reaches Cooperstown? Indispensable", "Next hurdle for Bagwell: Entry to Cooperstown, 'B' all, end Hall? On Opening Day, April 4, against the Montreal Expos, Bagwell hit the game-tying home run while going 3-for-6 as the Astros won in a 12-inning walk-off. ", "Lyles, Martínez progressed quickly, but will they become impact players? [7], In 1987 and 1988, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Chatham A's of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and in 1988 was named the starting third baseman for the East Division in the league's annual all-star game. Bagwell batted .286 and scored 109 runs. The longtime Astros first baseman thanked those who helped him earn the highest honor in professional baseball. Next, he would rise from his stance and rotate his hands with the bat forward[21][22] into his powerful, uppercut swing. Buy It Now for only: US $59.00. They totaled 689 home runs, 2,485 RBI and 3,083 runs scored while the Astros advanced to the postseason six times. [68], Bagwell finished the 1998 season batting .304 with 34 HR, 111 RBI, 124 runs scored, 19 SB, 109 BB, .424 OBP, .557 SLG, .981 OPS. [55] After the season, he commenced a rigorous training program that enabled him to gain 20 pounds and increased his endurance for the long season. He is one of 12 players in MLB history to hit at 400 home runs and attain an OBP of at least .400. [97] The Astros placed him on the disabled list a few days later and shoulder surgery followed. The former Gold Glove winner was now subjugated into a defensive liability with severely restricted throwing ability, forcing him to "push" the ball instead of throwing it. He was named the 1991 National League (NL) Rookie of the Year, the first Astros player to win the award,[27] Baseball America's Rookie of the Year,[29] The Sporting News Rookie of the Year[30] and post-season All-Star and on the Topps' Rookie All-Star Team. † – Rate statistics for individual seasons based on 3.2 plate appearances per game. ^ a b "Jeff Bagwell stats, highlights, bio". [40] [79] Bagwell was honored with the third Silver Slugger Award of his career. [51] On July 28 against the Colorado Rockies, Bagwell's 10th-inning home run tied the score and two innings later he scored the winning run for a 5–4 final score. As the fourth unanimous NL MVP in history, he set the record for fewest plate appearances to reach both 100 runs scored and 100 runs batted in (RBIs), produced a .750 slugging percentage − the highest in the NL since 1925 − while batting a career-high .368. "[3], In 2011, Bagwell received 242 votes, or 41.7% of total ballots cast; the threshold for entry is 75%. $59.00. [36] In the All-Star Game, Bagwell entered as a pinch hitter for starting pitcher Greg Maddux, singling off David Cone, and wound up collecting two hits in four at bats. ... Go to a player's profile by mousing over a position and clicking the player's name. Political Roundup: What Should Come From Gov. He is one of 12 players in history to hit 400 home runs and record an on-base percentage (OBP) of .400, and the only first baseman with at least 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases. By altering an approach to contact the pitch with topspin as he did when he arriving to Houston, Jaramillo taught Bagwell to hit with backspin, resulting in a soaring trajectory rather than nose diving. Bagwell replied, "I'm going to try, but I'm not Babe Ruth." [11], Late in the 1990 season, the Red Sox, who were in search of relief pitching to improve their chances of making the playoffs, contacted the Houston Astros about Larry Andersen. [83] His two-run, ninth-inning home run against Trevor Hoffman in San Diego on June 10 won the contest for Houston, 7–6, and stopped a 10-game road losing streak. Once possessing great ability to throw out the lead runner at third base ahead on bunt plays, Bagwell found it difficult to practice with the other infielders between innings. Although he has average speed, he's one of the game's smartest baserunners. Retrieved February 16, 2016. [37] The first player in the majors to reach 100 RBI on July 27, Bagwell homered off José Rijo in a 6–5 win over Cincinnati to give him 101 RBI in his first 101 games. [109] Shortly after the 2005 season began, the chronic arthritic condition in his shoulder that had begun in 2001 finally sidelined him, rendering him inactive for three-quarters of the season. From 1994 to 2003, he led his position in stolen bases, doubles, hits, runs, walks, and extra-base hits, was second in games and RBI, and third in home runs. He hit three fewer home runs than his boyhood idol, Carl Yastrzemski − 452 to 449. [67] Bagwell has not been connected with any of the 104 positive samples in the 2003 survey tests that were leaked. add up to M.V.P. It made it special. [7] By hitting his second upper-deck home run at Three Rivers Stadium on May 29 – it travelled 459 feet (140 m) – Bagwell joined longtime Pirate Willie Stargell as the only players to homer twice into the stadium's upper deck. [73] As the "Killer B's" brand gained increased national attention, journalist Dayn Perry jocosely noted that in 1999 the Astros, "in pursuit of arcane history, used eight players whose last names began with 'B'",[57] including Bagwell, Paul Bako, Glen Barker, Bell, Sean Bergman, Lance Berkman, Biggio, and Tim Bogar. Not only did the Red Sox lose Andersen to free agency after one month, but Naehring and Cooper were both out of baseball by 1997. [94] In spite of Bagwell reaching base in eight of 12 plate appearances by single or by walk, he did not score any runs, and the Braves swept the Astros in three games. "[22], Although firmly established as the Astros' first baseman from Opening Day in 1991, Bagwell remarked years later that transitioning from third base was not automatic. In June, he hit 13 home runs, establishing an Astros' franchise record for one month, while batting .394, 11 doubles, .455 OBP, .899 SLG, and 1.354 OPS. Career Highlights: Bagwell spent his entire 15-year career with the Astros and had a .297 career batting average with 449 home runs and 1,529 RBI. [87] Neither was he summoned for interview nor among the 89 players named in the Mitchell Report released in 2007. "[133] Both Bagwell and Biggio received World Series rings from the Astros during the World Series ring ceremony before an April 3, 2018 game against the Baltimore Orioles. He led the major leagues in SLG, OPS+, RBI, and total bases, and the NL in runs scored and OPS, but fell short of winning the batting Triple Crown, finishing second for the batting title to Tony Gwynn, who, after batting .394, had the highest average in the major leagues since Ted Williams in 1941. [34], Selected to his first All-Star Game as a reserve, Bagwell had tied Kirby Puckett for the major league RBI lead at 81 going into the All-Star break,[35] and batted .348 with 27 HR and 74 runs scored. Buy it now | Add to watch list: Jeff Bagwell Psa Dna Autograph Original Image 8x10 Photo Hand Signed Authentic. Bagwell, Biggio and Bell combined for two hits in 37 at bats. Except for the 100 walks, only five other players in history have achieved the other three benchmarks in six consecutive seasons: Foxx, Gehrig, Ruth, Alex Rodriguez, and Pujols. [36] The Astros finished one-half game out of first place in the inaugural season of the National League Central division, a product of MLB's division realignment. [21] He returned in September to bat .313 with five home runs and 21 RBI as Houston finished one game behind the Rockies for the NL wild card. [7], During a 3–2 loss to the Montreal Expos on April 26, 2003, Bagwell's infield single gave him 2,000 hits for his career, joining Biggio as the only Astro to achieve this mark. Two strong players. [7] Before a game against the San Diego Padres on August 27, he met with an 11-year-old bone cancer patient named Stephen Rael who asked him to hit a home run for him. On Sunday (July 30, 2017), longtime Houston Astro Jeff Bagwell was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. 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[72], The high school which ruminated Bagwell, Xavier, officially retired his uniform number 9 in a commemoration on January 30, 1999. [40] His production accelerated in 26 games after the All-Star break, batting .432, .530 OBP, .916 SLG, 1.446 OPS, 10 2B, 12 HR, 34 RBI and 30 runs scored. Former teammate and long-time friend Biggio had just logged his 3,000th career hit in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies. Jeffrey Robert Bagwell (born May 27, 1968) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and coach who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career with the Houston Astros. [5][142], Commented longtime Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox on Bagwell – who opposed him from the dugout for the entirety of his career, including numerous times in the playoffs: "Jeff Bagwell was [in Houston] for so long and starred every year. Here are some pre-empted answers to predictable arguments in favor of Jeff Bagwell: [7] The Astros won the NL Central division title and faced the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. He would hit another three home runs with six walks in nine August games[34] before a pitch from Andy Benes fractured his left hand on August 10 and ended his season in the same manner the season before. He is just one of 21 players in history to win both a Rookie of the Year Award and an MVP. As part of a personal services contract Bagwell signed with the Astros, he served as a coach in spring training of 2007. Bio & Career Highlights: Active players. I've always voted for the best players—Bonds, McGwire, Clemens, etc.—so that's not a factor for me. Get highlights, trending news and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week. "[a][12] On August 30, 1990, the Red Sox took the Astros' offer. His tendency to dip just before starting to swing made his hand more vulnerable to being hit by inside pitches. Birthplace: Boston, MA. [34] Bagwell also won his first Silver Slugger, Gold Glove, and Player of the Year Awards from The Sporting News,[46] Associated Press,[47] Baseball Digest, and USA Today Baseball Weekly. [2] Robert, from Watertown, pitched college baseball at Northwestern University and as a semi-professional. Baseball-Reference.com. [21] Standing 6 feet tall (72 inches (180 cm)) and weighing 195 pounds (88 kg), he did not present the image of an imposing, home run-hitting giant that would cause pitchers to be very careful when he batted after he began his major league career. [152] Remarked The Sporting News, "he's an extraordinary fielder who excels at charging bunts and throwing runners out at second and third. He went 4-for-5 with a BB and five RBI as the Astros won, 17–11. [5], In addition to stealing over 200 bases in his career, Bagwell contributed significantly around the field as a whole. He said, 'you’re making me look bad, you have to step it up.' Rachel had three children prior to meeting Jeff. He later said, "I hit the home run, and he felt it was for him. [134], On July 11, 2010, the Astros hired Bagwell to be their hitting coach, replacing Sean Berry. Andersen pitched just 22 innings for Boston while Bagwell hit 449 home runs for the Astros, the most in club history, among setting numerous other franchise career and single-season records. Louisville Silver Slugger. He's closer to 5-10." One of the most consistent players of his generation, in each of his first 11 seasons, he produced no fewer than 4.7 wins above replacement (WAR) per Baseball-Reference.com. ^ "Spanning multiple seasons or entire careers, from 1991 to 2005, sorted by greatest adjusted batting wins". "[2], In January 2015, Bagwell reportedly sold his home in the Memorial neighborhood of Houston. [41], Bagwell played in 110 games in the 1994 season, batting .368 with a .750 SLG, 1.201 OPS, 39 HR, 116 RBI, 104 runs scored, 300 total bases and 213 adjusted OPS (OPS+) in 400 at bats. "[140] In spite of the speculation, no concrete evidence has surfaced linking him to the use of performance-enhancing drugs;[5][141] the closest to evidence that exists is a report that surfaced that he disclosed use of androstenedione to a Houston Chronicle reporter in 1998. It was his 218th career home run, making his streak the then-longest among active players without a grand slam. Work Hard. Jeffrey Robert Bagwell (born May 27, 1968) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and coach who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career with the Houston Astros. 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