1973 Topps Mike Schmidt
Michael Jack Schmidt
Born: September 27, 1949, Dayton, OH
Bats: R Throws: R Played for: Philadelphia Phillies (1972-1989)
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1995
Biography:
An unprecedented combination of power and defense molded Mike Schmidt into one of the game's greatest third basemen. The powerful right-handed hitter slugged 548 career home runs, belted 40 or more long balls in three separate seasons, and hit 30 or more home runs 10 other times. He established a major league record for third baseman by clouting 48 homers in 1980 and once hit four consecutive round-trippers in a single game in 1976. A three-time National League MVP, he was a 12-time All-Star, won 10 Gold Gloves, and was named the “Sporting News” Player of the Decade for the 1980s.
Born: September 27, 1949, Dayton, OH
Bats: R Throws: R Played for: Philadelphia Phillies (1972-1989)
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1995
Biography:
An unprecedented combination of power and defense molded Mike Schmidt into one of the game's greatest third basemen. The powerful right-handed hitter slugged 548 career home runs, belted 40 or more long balls in three separate seasons, and hit 30 or more home runs 10 other times. He established a major league record for third baseman by clouting 48 homers in 1980 and once hit four consecutive round-trippers in a single game in 1976. A three-time National League MVP, he was a 12-time All-Star, won 10 Gold Gloves, and was named the “Sporting News” Player of the Decade for the 1980s.