Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron

Player Card | Career Stats
CAREER BATTING STATS
G H R HR RBI BA SLG
3298 3771 2174 755 2297 .305 .555
54 Results for hank aaron

Monday Mendozas

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...protect a six-run lead in the ninth inning. Just saying. * Hey, give Derek Jeter the Hank Aaron Award. Clay Zavada has won a far, far more prestigious honor. * You know I'm not...

Blog | November 02, 2009

The last time they played...

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...of 1952 and all of 1953, and might otherwise have broken Babe Ruth's record before Hank Aaron did. That said, it's not at all clear that Simmons would have made a difference...

Blog | October 27, 2009

Is Selig softening on Rose?

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...that Selig may now be inclined to pardon baseball's all-time hit king was Hank Aaron's seemingly impromptu interview session with a small group of reporters in the lobby of...

Blog | July 27, 2009

Meet the all-time NL All-Stars

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Rob Neyer picks his all-time National League All-Star team since the All-Star era began in 1933.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Sheffield likely won't be better than Tatis for Mets

Rob Neyer

...baseball executive weighting past accomplishments more than current performance. Sometimes you get the feeling that if Hank Aaron announced his comeback, teams would be lined up around the block to make an offer. Sheffield...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 03, 2009

Taking a look at numbers that matter

Rob Neyer

...mostly in San Francisco and Atlanta (where he worked in the shadows of Willie Mays and Hank Aaron), but not actually quite as good a player. --snip-- And so we come to the real...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2008

Little change in Teixeira talk

Rob Neyer

...every player is different; every situation is different. If you'd had a chance to sign Hank Aaron or Willie Mays through the season when he turned 36, wouldn't you do it? Teixeira...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2008

Santo best among post-'42 Hall candidates

Rob Neyer

...156 OPS+ that puts him in the company of guys like Stan Musial, Willie Mays and Hank Aaron. But he was terribly erratic and unreliable in an era when an erratic, unreliable black player...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2008

Top 10 All-Star Games

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The best games in All-Star history? Ted Williams' game-winning blast at Briggs Stadium in Detroit put 1941 on our list.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008

Who'll pass Bonds? Chances are, it's A-Rod

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Now that Barry Bonds is the HR king, who'll pass him? The Favorite Toy says it's A-Rod, by a long shot.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 12, 2007

Clemente obvious choice for best outfield arm

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Roberto Clemente has the numbers and reputation that place him at the top of the list of the best outfield throwing arms.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 20, 2007

Aaron, others overshadowed power-hitting Mathews

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Eddie Mathews was considered the all-time greatest third baseman when he retired, but now he's a forgotten member of the 500-HR club.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 05, 2007

Remembering commissioner Bowie Kuhn

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Commissioner Bowie Kuhn might be remembered for some rather unpopular decisions during his 15-year reign, but he did have the game's best interests at heart.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 16, 2007

Rays should play Upton in the outfield

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

The Devil Rays should give up on the notion that B.J. Upton will become a serviceable major league infielder and give him a spot in the outfield.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 14, 2007

He's still one of the best

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Shortstop or third baseman? Maybe we should just call Alex Rodriguez the greatest American Leaguer since Mickey Mantle.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 06, 2007