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Chet Lemon was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for 16 seasons. He was known for his exceptional defensive skills and his ability to hit for power and average. Lemon played primarily as an outfielder, but also spent some time at first base and designated hitter.
Lemon began his career with the Chicago White Sox in 1975,
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Chet Lemon ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
71%
Power
78%
Bunting
69%
Drag
61%
Vision
63%
Discipline
73%
Clutch
90%
Durability
90%
Speed
53%
Arm Str
60%
Arm Acc
40%
Reaction
98%
Fielding
73%
Stealing
47%
Baserunning
50%
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On April 7, 1977, at Exhibition Stadium, the Toronto Blue Jays faced off against the...
Chicago White Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays - Radio / On April 7, 1977, at Exhibition Stadium, the Toronto Blue Jays faced off against the Chicago White Sox in a game that captured early season intrigue. The starting pitchers, Ken Brett for the White Sox and Bill Singer for the Blue Jays, took the mound under the watchful eyes of baseball enthusiasts keen to see how these teams would perform. This season was particularly notable for the Blue Jays, marking their inaugural year in Major League Baseball, adding a layer of excitement and anticipation around their games. The White Sox, on the other hand, were looking to make their mark early in the season, aiming to build on their past performances and eyeing a successful campaign.
The game unfolded with an energetic start as both teams put runs on the board in the early innings. Notably, Richie Zisk of the White Sox showcased his power with a home run in the first inning, setting a competitive tone. The Blue Jays responded in kind, with Doug Ault hitting two home runs, one in the first and another in the third inning, contributing significantly to the Blue Jays' offense. The middle innings saw a continuation of this back-and-forth, with both teams' offenses finding opportunities to score. The Blue Jays' Al Woods also made a notable debut, hitting a home run that added to the excitement of the game. The pitching changes for both teams attempted to stem the flow of runs, with the Blue Jays' bullpen managing to hold off the White Sox's advances in the later innings.