Al Kaline - Definition and Overview

Albert William Kaline (December 19, 1934) was a Major League Baseball player from 1953 - 1974, spending his entire career with the Detroit Tigers. For most of that career, he played in the outfield, mainly right field, although near the end he played some first base. For his last season, he was the Tigers designated hitter.

Kaline became the youngest player in baseball history to capture a batting title at 20 years of age when he hit .340 (1955). A versatile and well rounded player, he won 10 Gold Gloves (1957-59 and 1961-67) for excellence in the field, and appeared in 15 All-Star games (1955-67, 1971, 1974).

Kaline finished his career with 3007 hits (24th on the all-time list) and 399 home runs (a Tigers record). He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980.

Since retiring from the playing field, Kaline has remained active within the Tigers organization, first serving as a television broadcaster (1975 - 2002) and later as a consultant to the team.

Related links

• Top 500 home run hitters of all time
• List of major league players with 2,000 hits
• List of AL Gold Glove Winners at Outfield
• List of Major League Baseball retired numbers
• MLB designated hitter statistics

External links

• Al Kaline at:
  • Baseball Hall of Fame (http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers_and_honorees/hofer_bios/kaline_al.htm)
  • Baseball Library (http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/K/Kaline_Al.stm)
  • The Baseball Page (http://www.thebaseballpage.com/past/pp/kalineal/)
  • Baseball Reference (http://www.baseball-reference.com/k/kalinal01.shtml)