Waner began his career in 1927 and quickly established himself as one of the top players in the league. He was a three-time All-Star and won the National League batting title in 1927. He also led the league in stolen bases in 1931 and 1932. He was a member of the Pirates' World Series championship teams in 1925 and 1927.
Throughout his career, Waner was known for his consistent hitting. He had a career batting average of .316 and was the first player in history to record 200 hits in seven consecutive seasons. He also set the record for most hits in a season by a rookie with 231 in 1927.
In addition to his hitting prowess, Waner was also an excellent fielder. He was known for his speed and agility in the outfield and had a career fielding percentage of .972. He was also a two-time Gold Glove winner.
Waner retired in 1945 after a successful 18-year career. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967. He is remembered as one of the greatest players of all time and is still revered by Pirates fans today.
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