Lonnie Smith

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Lonnie Smith (Skates)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 170 lb.

• Debut September 2, 1978
• Final Game August 10, 1994
• Born December 22, 1955 in Chicago, IL USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Always got on a World Series team. A below average outfielder, he was troubled by drug use during his early career. His base running miscue in the 1991 World Series may have cost the Atlanta Braves the World Series.

• Stole five bases in one game - 9/4/82

• Through 2005, the only man to play in the World Series for 4 different teams.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 1980 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
• NL All-Star (1982)
• 1989 NL Comeback Player of the Year Award
• NL On-Base Percentage Leader (1989)
• NL Runs Scored Leader (1982)
• 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1989)
• 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1982)
• 50 Stolen Bases Seasons: 3 (1982, 1984 & 1985)
• Won three World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies (1980), the St. Louis Cardinals (1982), and the Kansas City Royals (1985)

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