Kenny Lofton

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Kenny Lofton played 17 MLB seasons from 1991-2007, appearing with 11 different franchises including multiple stints with Cleveland. Originally a basketball player at University of Arizona who helped reach the 1988 Final Four, Lofton didn't join the baseball team until his junior year. He compiled a .299 career batting average with 130 home runs, 781 RBIs, and 622 stolen bases across 2,103 games, leading the American League in steals five times and all of MLB three times. The six-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner ranks 15th all-time in stolen bases and holds the postseason stolen base record with 34, while helping Cleveland win six division titles during his 9.5 seasons there. His unique path from late-starting college player to elite MLB center fielder gives him insight into developing speed, base-running instincts, and defensive positioning.

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