Wednesday, October 17, 2012

1977 Topps Baseball #344 - Brian Downing


  • Brian Downing served as the backup catcher to starter Jim Essian in 1977. Interestingly, Downing and Essian had very similar stats. Both had an OPS+  of 121, both threw out 39% of opposing base runners, and they were within three points of each other in fielding percentage.
  • Downing was traded to the Calfornia Angels after the season as part of a deal that sent Bobby Bonds to the White Sox.
  • 1977 Stats: .284, 4 HR, 25 RBI in 69 games
  • 1977 Highlights:
  • Other card blogs: 1975, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988


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