Ken Phelps
Kenneth Allan Phelps, nicknamed "Digger", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman. During an 11-year baseball career, he played from 1980-1990 for six different teams, but he played primarily with the Seattle Mariners. He achieved lasting notice when the pioneering baseball statistician, Bill James made him an emblem for a class of Minor League Baseball players who are unfairly denied a chance to play in the Majors despite compiling Minor League Baseball statistics that would indicate an ability to succeed in the Majors. Phelps eventually played a major role on the 1984 Mariners and went on to enjoy a successful, if brief, career despite not becoming established until age 29.
Phelps' aforementioned nickname was often used by usual broadcast partner Greg Schulte. However, he should not be confused with noted college basketball broadcaster Digger Phelps.
Read more about Ken Phelps: Amateur/Minor Leaguer, Seattle, The Buhner Trade, Summary, Phelps Today
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