Enos Cabell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Enos Cabell |
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Cabell in 2014
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| Third baseman / First baseman | |||
| Born: October 8, 1949 Fort Riley, Kansas, U.S. |
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| September 17, 1972, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
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| September 29, 1986, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .277 | ||
| Home runs | 60 | ||
| Runs batted in | 596 | ||
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Enos Milton Cabell, born on October 8, 1949, is a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1972 to 1986. Enos was known for playing as a first baseman and third baseman. He was a key player for the Houston Astros. In 1980, he helped the Astros win their first National League Western Division title. He also played for the Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, Detroit Tigers, and Los Angeles Dodgers. After he stopped playing, Cabell worked as a special assistant for the Houston Astros' general manager.
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Early Life and Baseball Journey
Enos Cabell was born in Fort Riley, Kansas. His parents were Enos Cabell Sr. and Naomi Cabell. He went to Gardena High School in Gardena, California. After high school, he played college baseball at Los Angeles Harbor College.
Starting His Professional Career
In 1968, the Baltimore Orioles signed Cabell as a free agent. This was his first step into professional baseball. He also played in the Venezuelan winter league for Tigres de Aragua during the 1971-1972 season.
Joining the Houston Astros
On December 3, 1974, Cabell was traded from the Orioles to the Houston Astros. He quickly became an important player for the team. In 1978, the Baseball Writers' Association of America named him the Houston Astros' Most Valuable Player. This showed how much he contributed to the team.
Later Career and Retirement
On December 8, 1980, Cabell was traded to the San Francisco Giants. He later played for the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He played in MLB for 15 seasons. After his playing career, Cabell continued to work in baseball. He currently serves as a special assistant to the Astros' general manager.
Baseball Statistics
Enos Cabell played in 1,688 games over 15 seasons. He had a batting average of .277. This means he got a hit almost 277 times out of every 1,000 chances. He also scored 753 runs and hit 60 home runs. Cabell had 596 RBI (Runs Batted In). He was also fast, stealing 238 stolen bases. In the postseason, he batted .184 in 13 league championship games.
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Cabell in 2014
