Former Atlanta Braves slugger Bob Horner dies at 68, according to multiple reports including the team announcement. Horner is best known for his power hitting during his Major League career, including an infrequent feat of hitting four home runs in a single game. He won the National League Rookie of the Year award in 1978 and later earned MLB All-Star recognition in 1982. Over his career, he totals 218 home runs across 1,020 games, according to one outlet. One source also notes that he made a notable jump to the majors, debuting with the Braves in 1978 after skipping the minors. After his time in the majors, Horner continues his baseball career overseas, including a stint with Japan’s Yakult Swallows, where he hits 31 home runs and bats .327 in 93 games in 1987. Additional recognition is cited in several reports, including honors connected to Arizona State and the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
Bob Horner, Braves slugger and 1978 NL Rookie of the Year, dies at 68
Former Atlanta Braves slugger Bob Horner dies at 68, according to multiple reports including the team announcement. Horner is best known for his power hitting during his Major League career, including...
- Bob Horner, a former Atlanta Braves slugger, dies at age 68, with the Braves announcing his death.
- He wins the 1978 National League Rookie of the Year award and becomes an MLB All-Star in 1982.
- Horner hits four home runs in a single game.
- His career totals are reported as 218 home runs over 1,020 games.
- After his MLB career, he plays for Japan’s Yakult Swallows in 1987, hitting 31 home runs and batting .327 in 93 games.
Bob Horner, who hit four home runs in a single game and was the 1978 NL Rookie of the Year with the Atlanta Braves, has died at 68, the team said.
2 months agoFormer Atlanta Braves slugger Bob Horner has died at 68. The Braves announced the news on May 26 and remembered him as a player who changed franchise history. Horner won the 1978 NL Rookie of the Year award, became an MLB All-Star in 1982, and was known for his powerful hitting. He later earned honors from Arizona State and the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
3 months agoHorner hit 31 home runs and batted .327 in 93 games for the Yakult Swallows in 1987.
3 months agoHorner ended up with 218 home runs total, doing so in 1,020 career games
3 months agoHorner made one of the most unique jumps in baseball history when he skipped the minors entirely to debut with the Braves in 1978.
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