Ben Oglivie

Benjamin Ambrosio Oglivie Palmer (born February 11 1949 in Colon, Panama) is a former Major League Baseball left fielder for the Boston Red Sox (1971-1973), Detroit Tigers (1974-1977), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1978-1986). He batted and threw left-handed.

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February 11 - 1949 - Colon, Panama - Major League Baseball - Left fielder - Boston Red Sox - Detroit Tigers - Milwaukee Brewers

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Oglivie debuted on September 4, 1971 for the Red Sox and played his final game on October 5, 1986 for the Brewers. Oglivie hit for power fairly well, breaking the 40-home run mark in 1980 with 41, which was good for a tie (with Reggie Jackson) for the league lead. Oglivie hit 3 home runs in a game, three times.

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September 4 - 1971 - October 5 - 1986 - 1980 - Reggie Jackson

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In a 16-year career, he posted a .273 batting average with 235 home runs and 901 RBIs in 1754 games. He had 87 career stolen bases and 784 runs scored. Oglivie picked up 1615 hits in 5913 at bats.

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Batting average - Home run - RBIs - Stolen base - Runs scored - Hits - At bat

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Oglivie played in Japan after retiring, but then returned to attempt a comeback in the Minors. He never made it back to the Majors again.

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Japan - Minors

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Oglivie also served as a designated hitter over 100 times in his career.

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