John Olerud retires

[Young Drachma]

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First baseman John Olerud, a soft-spoken former batting champion and two-time all-star, has retired after 16 seasons, the Boston Red Sox said yesterday.

Olerud, 37, was an all-star in 1993 and 2001 and a .295 career hitter with 255 home runs and 1,230 RBIs in 2,234 games.

One of those guys who went straight to the majors after being drafted. One of my favourite Blue Jays and obviously, was great for us when we had him.

[chinaski]

One of my all time favorite players, thanks for all the memories John! Now will the autographed ball I have finally be worth something?? :)

[johnnyshaka]

Very pretty swing...short and quick. Love that he never showed up ANYBODY...opposing players or umpires...class act all the way.

[bbor]

Sweet stroke.Prolly would make a good hitting instructor for some team.At least he can take of his damn hard hat now :D

[bbor]

Dola.

The last man of wamco to retire...no?

[sterlingice]

I'll miss seeing that goofy helmet standing over at 1B :D

SI