Pro Sports

The book on: Adam Dunn

Posted March 05, 2011 11:00 pm

Ÿ Is one of only eight players in major-league history to hit 40 or more home runs in five straight seasons (2004-08).

Ÿ Has hit 38 or more HRs in eight straight seasons, tying him with Babe Ruth for second all-time.

Ÿ Hit 38 HRs with the Nationals last year, and 15 were to opposite (left) or center field.

Ÿ Since 2004, leads MLB in walks (750) and strikeouts (1,262).

Ÿ Hit a 535-foot home run in 2004 for Cincinnati, the longest ever at Great American Ballpark.

Ÿ Hit 20 or more home runs before the all-star break in eight straight seasons, a major-league record.

Ÿ Hit .217 with runners in scoring position last season; hit .375 with the bases loaded.

Ÿ Hit 282 HRs since 2004, second-most in baseball behind Albert Pujols (294).

Ÿ Hit 3 home runs in a July 7 game vs. the Padres last season.

Ÿ Sabermetrics guru Bill James projects Dunn to bat .247 with 44 HRs and 93 RBI this season.

Ÿ During eight seasons as a first baseman, Dunn has a combined –14.4 UZR defensive rating; in four seasons as a right fielder, his UZR is – 52.6. Ergo, he’s going to be the White Sox’ regular designated hitter.

Ÿ After throwing for 4,792 yards and 44 touchdowns at Caney (Texas) High School, spent one redshirt season at the University of Texas before switching to baseball full-time.