George Sisler is considered one of the best-fielding first basemen of his time, but remembered for his ferocious hitting ability. He batted over .400 twice while amassing over 200 hits six times. In 1920, the first baseman played every inning of 154 games, established a major league record with 257 hits, recorded 122 RBI, scored 137 runs, batted .407, and stole 42 bases, on his way to winning his first of two batting titles. Two years later Sisler had a 42 game hitting streak, batting .420 for the year on his way to collecting the newly created A.L. MVP award. Not only was hitting his forte, but he also led the A.L. in stolen bases four times. Sisler’s illustrious career came to closure in 1939 with his election into the Hall of Fame.
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