Over a six-year stretch ending in 2009, Chone Figgins -- who will be competing for a bench job on the Dodgers this spring -- was one of the best leadoff hitters and most versatile players in baseball.He averaged 632 plate appearances while playing every position other than pitcher, first base and catcher. He batted .292, got on base at a .362 rate and averaged 44 stolen bases.He was, quietly, one of the most valuable players on some highly competitive Angels teams.
The curious case of Chone Figgins
Published January 23, 2014 at 10:35 AM
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