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Rafael Palmeiro, a left-handed first baseman and outfielder, became one of the most consistent hitters in Major League Baseball during his career. Born in Havana, Cuba, Palmeiro moved to the United States and attended Mississippi State University, where he played college baseball and honed his skills. His talent on the field caught the attention of MLB scouts, leading
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Rafael Palmeiro 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
87%
Power
97%
Bunting
37%
Drag
38%
Vision
49%
Discipline
81%
Clutch
99%
Durability
98%
Speed
38%
Arm Str
92%
Arm Acc
92%
Reaction
88%
Fielding
84%
Stealing
51%
Baserunning
45%
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