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Harmon Killebrew, according to A.I.

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We interviewed an Artificial Intelligence (A. I.) about HOF member Harmon Killebrew, and here are its answers: - What makes Harmon Killebrew a great ball player? Harmon Killebrew was one of the greatest power hitters in baseball history, and that's what makes him a great player. He was a fearsome slugger who hit 573 home runs in his career, which ranks him 12th on the all-time list. Killebrew had incredible strength and bat speed, which allowed him to drive the ball to all fields with ease. But Killebrew wasn't just a one-dimensional player. He was also a skilled defender who played multiple positions throughout his career, including first base, third base, and left field. He had a strong arm and was a reliable fielder who made few errors. Off the field, Killebrew was known for his leadership and sportsmanship. He was a beloved figure in the game, both among his teammates and opponents. Killebrew was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984, cementing his status as one ...

May 21: Happy Birthday Kent Hrbek

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Happy Birthday, Herbie! Kent Allen Hrbek was born on May 21, 1960 in Bloomington, Minnesota. All-Star, Double Plays turned as 1B leader, Fielding % as 1B leader. .282 AVG, 293 HR, 1086 RBI, 37 SB, 1749 Hits. Kent Hrbek and his team: Minnesota Twins 

Meet Kirby Puckett

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KIRBY PUCKETT " Puck" Positions : Center Fielder Full Name : Kirby Puckett Bats : Right -  Throws : Right Born : March 14, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois, USA Died : March 06, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA Organizations : Minnesota Twins (12) KIRBY PUCKETT'S WALL OF GLORY HONORS AND AWARDS Hall of Fame:  Inducted as Player in 2001, by BBWAA with 82.1% All Star:  10 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995) ALCS MVP:  1 (1991) AS MVP:  1 (1993) Gold Gloves:  6 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992) Silver Sluggers:  6 (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994) World Series Rings:  2 (1987, 1991) BATTING AVG Leader:  1 (1989) AB Leader:  2 (1985, 1988) Hits Leader:  4 (1987, 1988, 1989, 1992) RBI Leader: 1  (1994) FIELDING Def. Games as CF:  4  (1985, 1986, 1988, 1989) PO as CF:  3 (1985, 1988, 1989) Assists as CF:  3 (1984, 1985,1989)  Double Plays Turned as CF: 4 (1984, 1985, 1988, 1991) Assi...

November 10: Happy Birthday Kenny Rogers

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  Happy Birthday Gambler! Kenneth Scott Rogers was born on November 10, 1964 in Savannah, Georgia. 4x All-Star, 5x GG, Games Leader, GS Leader. 219 - 156 W-L, 4.27 ERA, 1968 SO, 28 SV. Kenny Rogers and his teams:         Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics,  New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers.

November 7: Happy Birthday Jim Kaat

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Happy Birthday Kitty! James Lee Kaat was born on November 7, 1938 in Zeeland, Michigan. HOF, 3x All-Star, 16x GG, Wins Leader, 2x GS Leader, CG Leader, SHO Leader, Innings Leader. 283-237 W-L, 3.45 ERA, 2461 SO, 17 SV. Jim Kaat and his teams:         Washington Senators, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals.

November 2: Happy Birthday Orlando Cabrera

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Happy Birthday, O.C.! Orlando Luis Cabrera was born on November 2 1974 in Cartagena, Colombia. 2x GG, 2x Games Leader, diverse defensive leaderships. .272 AVG, 123 HR, 854 RBI, 216 SB, 2055 Hits. Orlando Cabrera and his teams:               Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians (no card found),  San Francisco Giants 

October 11: Happy Birthday Gregg Olson

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Happy Birthday, Otter! Greggory William Olson was born on October 11, 1966 in Scribner, Nebraska. All-Star, ROY. 40-39 W-L, 3.46 ERA, 588 SO, 217 SV Gregg Olson and his teams:         Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians (no card found), Kansas City Royals (no card found),  Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros (no card found), Minnesota Twins (no card found),  Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers 

March 13: Happy Birthday Johan Santana

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  Happy Birthday, Johan! Johan Alexander Santana was born on March 13, 1979 in Tovar, Venezuela. 4x All-Star, 2x Cy Young, GG, Triple Crown, 3x ERA Leader, Wins Leader, 3x SO Leader, 2x GS Leader, 2x Innings Leader, No-Hit.  139-78 W-L, 3.20 ERA, 1988 SO, 1 SV Johan Santana and his teams: Minnesota Twins and New York Mets

December 22: Happy Birthday Steve Carlton

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  Happy Birthday, Lefty! Steven Norman Carlton was born on December 22, 1944 in Miami, Florida. HOF, 10x All-Star, 4x Cy Young, GG, Triple Crown, 4x Wins Leader, ERA Leader, 5x SO Leader, W-L% Leader, 4x GS Leader, 3x CG Leader, SHO Leader, 5x Innings Leader,  329-244 W-L, 3.22 ERA, 3.031 SO, 2 SV Steve Carlton and his teams: St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, CLeveland Indians and Minnesota Twins  

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