Dynamic Duo - The Bashin Braves

Dynamic Duo - The Bashin Braves

Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews

They spanned the years 1952 thru 1976

 

 

The Combo – These are the combined statistics for Aaron and Mathews, when they played together from 1954 to 1966

G 1964

AB 14625

R 2668

H 4282   

2B 698

3B 139

HR 863

BA .293

RBI 2627

BB 1957

 

 

Key points:

 

Aaron played 23 seasons.

Playing with Eddie Mathews he averaged .186 RBIs per at bat

After Eddie Mathews left the team he averaged .184 RBIs per at bat.

For his entire career he averaged .185 RBIs per at bat

These statistics typify the type of player Hank Aaron was.

While he shows overall outstanding numbers for his entire career, his per season numbers were never over the top.



He was the model of consistency. Maybe the most consistent player in the game. His greatness was his consistency.

 

FYI

Hank Aaron hit 44 home runs four times

in his career.

 

Mathews played 17 seasons

Most of his career was with Hank Aaron

Did Hank Aaron help Eddie Mathews? Probably.

Did Eddie Mathews help Hank Aaron? Probably.