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Mike Schmidt

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Mike Schmidt is an American former third baseman who spent his entire 18-year Major League Baseball career with the Philadelphia Phillies, from 1972 to 1989. A 12-time All-Star and three-time National League Most Valuable Player, he was known for his power hitting and strong defense, compiling 548 home runs and 1,595 runs batted in and winning ten Gold Glove Awards. He led the National League in home runs eight times. In 1980 his bat came alive in the World Series against the Kansas City Royals, and he was named World Series MVP as the Phillies won the first championship in franchise history. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995 in his first year of eligibility.

Facts
Birth Year
1949 1
Gender
Male 1
Medals or Titles Band
1 2
Connections

Competed In

Major League Baseball, Competitions
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World Series, Competitions
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On The Roster Of

Philadelphia Phillies, Teams and Clubs
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Plays

Baseball, Sports
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Nationality

United States

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is an American former professional baseball third baseman
Sources
1. MLB Stats API: MLB Stats API people search result for Mike Schmidt
MLB Stats API
  • People record, birth date
    "birthDate": "1949-09-27"
  • People record, gender
    "gender": "M"
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2. Mike Schmidt (Wikipedia)
  • Lead, nationality
    is an American former professional baseball third baseman
  • Career narrative
    The Phillies beat the Royals in six games to win the first World Series in franchise history
  • Plays: Baseball, Lead
    is an American former professional baseball third baseman
  • Competed In: World Series, Lead, World Series
    The Phillies beat the Royals in six games to win the first World Series in franchise history, and Schmidt won the World Series MVP Award
  • Competed In: Major League Baseball, Lead, Major League Baseball
    who spent his entire 18-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Philadelphia Phillies from 1972 to 1989
  • On The Roster Of: Philadelphia Phillies, Article, team
    who spent his entire 18-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Philadelphia Phillies from 1972 to 1989
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