Downing first cracked a Major League roster in 1972 with the Chicago White Sox, but it was with the California Angels (where he signed in 1978) where he became one of the most underappreciated players in baseball. An All-Star in 1979, Downing began a ten-year streak where he had at least 14 Home Runs in 1982. Leading the league in Walks in 1987, Downing was one of the most consistent players for a decade, though he went under the radar for most of his peers and pundits.
Downing methodically accumulated 2,089 Hits, 275 Home Runs, 1,073 RBIs, and a .287 Batting Average.
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