Willie McGee | |
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Outfielder / Coach | |
Born: San Francisco, California, U.S. | November 2, 1958|
Batted: Switch Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 10, 1982, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 3, 1999, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .295 |
Hits | 2,254 |
Home runs | 79 |
Runs batted in | 856 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Willie Dean McGee (born November 2, 1958) is an American professional baseball coach and former outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for four teams, over 18 seasons, most prominently with the St. Louis Cardinals. He won two batting titles and was named Major League Baseball's 1985 National League MVP. McGee primarily played center and right field, winning three Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence. McGee spent the majority of his 18-year career playing for the Cardinals, helping them win the 1982 World Series with his outstanding performance in Game 3. A four-time All-Star, McGee accumulated 2,254 hits during his career.