Chipper's also done all this at the demanding defensive position of third base. Mick played center much of his career, but after his injury-shortened age 30 year, he never again was a full-time outfielder, shifting to the corner OF positions and finally to first base, the final destination of all NL power hitters. Murray had a handful of games at third and in the outfield, but was mostly a 1B/DH for his career. Except for the five years he spent with the Dodgers and Mets in the NL, Murray's load steadily shifted to the DH spot, a rest-day start option Chipper's never had.
Eddie Murray
6 June 2008
He's got a few more years in the majors, so we may see him hit 500, and perhaps pass Eddie Murray (504) or the Mick (536) in the switch-hitting home run department.
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