George Hendrick
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George Andrew Hendrick Jr.
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 195 lb.
- School East Los Angeles Junior College
- High School John C. Fremont High School
- Debut June 4, 1971
- Final Game October 2, 1988
- Born October 18, 1949 in Los Angeles, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
George Hendrick was the # 1 pick in the 1968 January draft and went on to play 18 years in the big leagues. He was in two World Series and four All-Star games. He hit over .300 several times and had 20+ home runs six times.
The most similar player, according to the similarity scores method, is Dusty Baker, a contemporary.
In 1989, Hendrick played for the Gold Coast Suns of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. He hit .291 with 36 RBIs for the club.
After his playing career, Hendrick was a coach for the St. Louis Cardinals (1996-1997), Anaheim Angels (1998-1999), and Los Angeles Dodgers (Aug./Sept. 2003). He joined the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for the 2006 season.
Hendrick was the St. Louis Cardinals' roving hitting/outfield instructor from 1993 to 1995. He was the San Diego Padres' minor league hitting instructor in 2000-2001, and managed the Lake Elsinore Storm in 2002. He was the hitting coach for the Las Vegas 51s in 2003-2004, and was the Los Angeles Dodgers' minor league hitting coordinator in 2005.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 4-time All-Star (1974, 1975, 1980 & 1983)
- 2-time NL Silver Slugger Award Winner (1980/OF & 1983/1B)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 6 (1973, 1975-1978 & 1980)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 2 (1980 & 1982)
- Won two World Series with the Oakland Athletics (1972) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1982)
