Lenny Dykstra

Played For
New York Mets (1985-1989)
Philadelphia Phillies (1989-1996)

Born
Leonard Kyle Dykstra was born on February 10, 1963, in Santa Ana, CA.

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Left

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  PHI

Major League Debut
May 3, 1985

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Nicknames
Nails, Dude

Similar Players
Pete Reiser

Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 2002 BBWAA 1 .2%

Post-Season Appearances
1986 National League Championship Series
1986 World Series
1988 National League Championship Series
1993 National League Championship Series
1993 World Series

Injuries and Explanation for Missed Playing Time
According to the 2005 Baseball Encylopedia, Dykstra's cumulative 811 days on the disabled list during his career, is a record for non-pitchers.

Hitting Streaks
23 games (1990)

All-Star Selections
1990 NL
1994 NL
1995 NL

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