Pittsburgh Pirates 1971 Key Players Profile: Stargell, Others
The page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball highlights key players from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Al Oliver, noted for his versatility as a first baseman and outfielder, led the Pirates with 151 games played in 1970, batting .270, with 33 doubles, 12 home runs, and 83 RBIs. Bob Robertson, establishing himself in his first full major league season, hit 27 home runs while driving in 82 runs, batting .287 across 117 games. Manny Sanguillen, a catcher, completed a standout year with a .325 batting average, ranking third best in the National League, contributing 7 home runs and 61 RBIs over 128 games. Willie Stargell, a prominent power hitter for the Pirates, maintained his power with 31 home runs and 85 RBIs in 1970, and was recognized for previous seasons of batting over .300.