2006 – Jeff Bagwell officially retires after a brilliant 15-year career that leaves him as the franchise leader in home runs (449), RBIs (1,529) and extra-base hits (969). He had a lifetime batting average of .297. Bagwell will continue to work with the Astros under a personal services contract.
On December 15 , 2006 — Jeff Bagwell officially retires after a brilliant 15-year career that leaves him as the franchise leader in home runs (449), RBIs (1,529) and extra-base hits (969). He had a lifetime batting average of .297 with 202 stolen bases. He won the 1994 National League Most Valuable Player Award and the Rookie of the Year Award. Bagwell will continue to work with the Astros under a personal services contract.
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