Rick Monday
#93
AT Center Field
1966—1984
Center Field
BORN
November 20, 1945, in Batesville, AR
BATS / THROWS
Left / Left
HT / WT
6-3 / 193
MLB DEBUT
September 3, 1966
FINAL GAME
June 20, 1984
PRIMARY TEAM
Chicago Cubs
.264
BATTING AVERAGE
1619
HITS
33.2
WAR
.361
ON-BASE PCT
241
HOME RUNS
22.9
WAR7
.443
SLUGGING
.804
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
2.7
WAR PER SEASON
Saved the U.S. flag from being burned in center field during a game in the 1970s; first man ever selected in amateur draft.
Compared to Hall of Fame Center Fielders
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
33.2 |
22.9 |
16.1 |
12.0 |
28.1 |
2.7 |
|
AVERAGE HALL OF FAMER |
74.6 |
45.7 |
33.5 |
22.8 |
60.2 |
5.4 |
Where Does Rick Monday Rank
Among Center Fielders?
| RANKING | CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
93 |
74 |
NR |
NR |
NR |
87 |
|
EGG RANKING |
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |