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Jim Rice, a towering presence in the world of Major League Baseball, spent his entire career with the Boston Red Sox. Born on March 8, 1953, in Anderson, South Carolina, Rice quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the most feared hitters of his era. His journey to the major leagues began when he was drafted
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Jim Rice ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
93%
Power
93%
Bunting
17%
Drag
37%
Vision
91%
Discipline
44%
Clutch
98%
Durability
94%
Speed
58%
Arm Str
95%
Arm Acc
87%
Reaction
58%
Fielding
53%
Stealing
45%
Baserunning
51%
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