Monte Irvin
Career Overview

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Monte Irvin was one of the most influential African American baseball players of the 20th century. A left-handed outfielder and first baseman, Irvin was a standout player in the Negro Leagues before joining the New York Giants of Major League Baseball in 1949. Irvin began his professional baseball career in 1937 playing for the Newark Eagles of the Negro National

Monte Irvin was one of the most influential African American baseball players of the 20th century. A left-handed outfielder and first baseman, Irvin was a standout player in the Negro Leagues before joining the New York Giants of Major League Baseball in 1949. Irvin began his professional baseball career in 1937 playing for the Newark Eagles of the Negro National

Career Batting Stats

NL 1949-1956

AVG

.293

Hits

731

HR

99

OPS

.858

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

A-

Power

A-

Speed

B-

Durability

B-

Range

B

Arm

B

Career Timeline

1949-1955

New York Giants (NL)

Player

1956

Chicago Cubs (NL)

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The Baseball Hall of Fame Remembers Monte Irvin

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