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Originally Posted by Exhibitman
One of my favorites of the 1970s, with Don "Slick" Watts of basketball. Per Wikipedia:
Washington played in 105 MLB games without batting, pitching, or fielding, playing exclusively as a pinch runner. He had 31 stolen bases in 48 attempts and scored 33 runs during his short career. Washington is one of only seven players to have more game appearances than plate appearances, presumably excluding starting pitchers who played primarily for the American League, and relief pitchers.
Washington's 1975 Topps baseball card is the only baseball card ever released that uses the "pinch runner" position label.
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if he was 45 or higher out of 48 he probably plays more years...thats an awful percentage if thats your only skill...at least some speedsters can play sick outfield