Lenny Dykstra Memorable Season and Post-Season: Had a career best season in 1993, with his constant glove adjustment and spitting doing the talking along with his bat. He hit .305/.420/.482 with a league-best 143 runs, 194 hits, and 129 BB. Scored a run in 15 consecutive games at one point. Also, hit a career-best 19 HR which portended his monster 6 HR postseason including a .348/.500/.913 line in the World Series. That game-winning HR in game 5 of the NLCS was pretty clutch.
Fred McGriff-Memorable Half-Season: Traded from the Padres to Braves before the July 31 trading deadline, hit .310/.392/.612 with 19 HR and 55 RBI in 63 G, punctuating his arrival with 3 HR in his 1st 2 games as a Brave.
Joe Carter Memorable Moment: Obviously, the HR off Mitch Williams in game 6 of the World Series. His jubilant hop around the bases makes me cringe everytime I see a replay. I can't hate him because he seemed like such an upstanding player and citizen.
Dave Winfield Memorable Moment: At the age of 41, lined a single off Dennis Eckersley on September 16, 1993 to reach his 3000th career hit.
Frank Thomas Memorable Season: "The Big Hurt" won the 1st of 2 consecutive MVP awards with a batting line that dropped the jaws of thousands with .317/.426/.607, 41 HR, 128 RBI, 112 BB/54 K, and 106 R. Also hit .393/.593/.529 in the ALCS (though the White Sox would not best the Blue Jays)
Carlos Baerga Hot Numbers Insert: This is the rarest insert of the series, inserted 1:24 packs. It is actually a gaudy pink/purple color in person. Baerga did have some hot numbers that year. 100+ R and RBI, 20+ HR, and 200 hits to name a few.
James Mouton and Dave Slaton Wave of the Future Inserts
Ken Griffey Jr. Outfield Power Insert: The Kid hit 8 HRs in 8 consecutive games, need I say more.Other Notable Cards: Chris Sabo, Bo Jackson, Tim Salmon, Dave Hollins, Barry Bonds
That wraps up the box. A summary is forthcoming.
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