BLAST : transitive verb \ˈblast\
: to hit vigorously and effectively <blasted a home run>
In 1997 he hit .366 with 49 home runs, 130 RBI, 33 stolen bases, and 409 total bases, and became the first Canadian player to win the MVP Award.
He won the Tip O'Neill Award as Canada's top baseball player 9 times in his career.
His walk-up song was "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne.
Superstitious about the number three. He wore number 33 and was married on Nov. 3 at 3:33. He would take three, or any multiple of three, swings in the batter's box before he would hit.
Montreal Expos (1989–1994)
Colorado Rockies (1995–2004)
St. Louis Cardinals (2004–2005)
Career highlights and awards
5× All-Star (1992, 1997–1999, 2001)
NL MVP (1997)
7× Gold Glove Award (1992, 1993, 1997–1999, 2001, 2002)
3× Silver Slugger Award (1992, 1997, 1999)
3× NL batting champion (1998, 1999, 2001)
NL home run leader (1997)
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