Michael Tucker

Michael Anthony Tucker (born June 25, 1971 in South Boston, Virginia) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who has played for the Philadelphia Phillies since 2005. Previously, Tucker played with the Kansas City Royals (1995-96, 2002-03), Atlanta Braves (1997-98), Cincinnati Reds (1999-2001), Chicago Cubs (2001) and San Francisco Giants (2004-2005). He bats left handed and throws right handed.

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June 25 - 1971 - South Boston, Virginia - Outfielder - Major League Baseball - Philadelphia Phillies - 2005 - Kansas City Royals - Atlanta Braves - Cincinnati Reds - Chicago Cubs - San Francisco Giants

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Through 2004, Tucker has posted a .259 batting average with 119 home runs and 486 RBI in 1256 games.

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Batting average - Home run - RBI - Games

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Tucker is a basically a streaky line drive hitter with gap power whose struggles against left handed pitching have made him a platoon player throughout his career. Although his 108 stolen bases career total doesn't show it, he is still an aggressive and smart base runner. In the field, Tucker has the ability to play all outfield positions well, particularly at right field. He has good range and a strong and secure arm.

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Stolen base - Right field

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Tucker enjoyed his most productive season in 1997 with the Royals, when he posted career highs in batting average (.283), runs (80) and hits (141) in 138 games. In 2004 for the Giants, he played 106 games in right field and 25 in center. He ended the year with a .256 average, 13 home runs, 62 RBI, 77 runs, and a significant .340 on base percentage. In nine of his 10-year career, he has collected 11 or more home runs with a career-high 15 in 2000.

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1997 - Runs - Hits - 2004 - Center - On base percentage - 2000

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In August 2005, San Francisco traded Tucker to the Philadelphia Phillies for a minor league player. Tucker, whose playing time has been limited that season after starting for most of 2004, joined a Phillies team in the heart of the playoff chase.

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2005 - Minor league

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