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An outstanding spring training in 1957 won the lefthanded slugger promotion from Class A to the majors. In his sophomore year, he batted .301 with 23 HR and finished third in the NL with 97 RBI. But he led the league in strikeouts, and a chronic problem making contact hastened his ML exit. (AL)