Paul Konerko

Paul Henry Konerko (born March 5, 1976 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a first baseman in Major League Baseball with the Chicago White Sox. He previously played with the Los Angeles Dodgers (1997-98) and Cincinnati Reds (1998). Konerko bats and throws right-handed.

Career Overview

As a Minor leaguer, Konerko enjoyed some good numbers. On May 13, 1995 with the San Bernardino Spirit, he drove in the only run of a 21-inning game. It was the longest shutout in California League history.

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Minor leaguer - May 13 - 1995 - San Bernardino Spirit - Shutout - California League

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After two incomplete seasons in the Majors, he was traded by the Reds to White Sox for Mike Cameron. After that, his career took off for the most part. Each year, Konerko's statistics have been impressive. In 582 at bats in 2001, Konerko had a total of 164 hits, 35 doubles. He just missed the 100 RBI mark, getting 99, with a career high 35 home runs. His batting average was .282. He had 92 runs scored.

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Majors - Mike Cameron - 2001

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In 2002, his stats improved in some areas, and went downhill in others. In 570 at bats, he had 173 hits and a .304 batting average with 104 RBI's. He had 17 less strikeouts than the year before at 72 and a .359 on base percentage. With those credentials, he made the All-Star team. Areas he was not as good in, included 27 home runs, 81 runs, and 30 doubles.

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2002 - Strikeout - On base percentage - All-Star team

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