Mickey Tettleton

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Mickey Lee Tettleton

Bats Both, Throws Right
Height 6' 2", Weight 212 lb.
School Oklahoma State University
Debut June 30, 1984
Final Game July 2, 1997
Born September 16, 1960 in Oklahoma City, OK USA

1 Introduction
2 Similarity
3 Quirks
4 Notable Achievements
5 Related Sites

[edit] Introduction

Mickey Tettleton played fourteen years in the big leagues, primarily at catcher. He was known for having good power and drawing many walks. A two-time All-Star, he received three Silver Slugger awards. His entire major league career was spent in the American League.

[edit] Similarity

The most similar player to Tettleton, according to the similarity scores method, is Gene Tenace. Both were catchers who sometimes played other positions, both had low averages but good power and drew many walks, and both had long careers.

[edit] Quirks

Tettleton was probably best known for his unorthodox batting stance. As he awaited the pitch, he would stand with his wrists hanging limply at his waist, the bat pointing straight backwards from his hips, before righting himself as the pitch approached.