Larry Hisle

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Larry Hisle
Outfielder
Born: May 5, 1947 (1947-05-05) (age 61)
Portsmouth, Ohio
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 10, 1968
for the Philadelphia Phillies
Final game
May 6, 1982
for the Milwaukee Brewers
Career statistics
Batting average     .273
Home runs     166
Runs batted in     674
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Larry Eugene Hisle (born May 5, 1947 in Portsmouth, Ohio) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played with the Philadelphia Phillies (1968-71), Minnesota Twins (1973-77) and Milwaukee Brewers (1978-82). He batted and threw right-handed. A torn rotator cuff suffered in April 1979 severely limited his playing time for the remainder of his career.

Larry Hisle is currently employed with the Milwaukee Brewers and holds the title of Manager of Youth Outreach.

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[edit] Career

In a 14-season career, Hisle posted a .273 batting average with 166 home runs and 674 RBI in 1197 games played.

[edit] Best seasons

  • 1977: .302 BA, 28 HR, 119 RBI
  • 1978: .290 BA, 34 HR, 115 RBI

[edit] Highlights

[edit] Facts

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  • On March 6, 1973, Hisle became the first designated hitter in MLB history during an exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hisle enjoyed the new American League rule by collecting two home runs and seven runs batted in for the Twins.

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Preceded by
Lee May		 American League RBI Champion
1977		 Succeeded by
Jim Rice
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