MAILBAG: Greatest One-Hit Wonder in Orioles' History
Question from Timothy Fowler: Who is the greatest "one-hit" wonder in Orioles' history?
Answer: Rich Coggins is considered the greatest "one-hit" wonder. He had an excellent 1973 season, hitting .319 with an .831 OPS, 7 home runs, and 41 runs batted in, along with 17 stolen bases.
Coggins was a rookie in 1973, alongside Al Bumbry, who won Rookie of the Year and had a notable career with the Orioles, while Coggins' performance declined after that season.
Rich Coggins had an excellent 1973 season, but then fizzled.
- 1973 season statistics: .319 batting average, .831 OPS, 7 home runs, 41 runs batted in, 17 stolen bases.
- Comparisons with Al Bumbry, who had a successful career with the Orioles.
Author's summary: Rich Coggins is the greatest one-hit wonder.
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