Rico Carty, who won the National League batting title in 1970 when he hit a league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85 years old. Video above: Remembering those we lost in 2024, Major League Baseball, the players’ association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media on Sunday. A family friend told Listín Diario, a newspaper in the Dominican Republic where Carty was born, that he died Saturday night at an Atlanta hospital. “Carty was one of the first Latino stars in the major leagues and proved to be a hero to millions. “He is a native of the Dominican Republic, hometown of San Pedro de Macorís and a favorite of Atlanta fans,” the players said. Association in its statement. The Braves said Carty left an indelible mark on the organization. “While his accomplishments on the field will never be forgotten, his unforgettable smile and generous nature will be sorely missed,” the team said. In his statement. Home runs and 88 RBIs in his first full season in 1964, second only to Dick Allen in National League Rookie of the Year voting. The Braves moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta after the 1965 season, and Carty had the franchise’s first hit in its new home. On April 12, 1966 against Pittsburgh, Carty had his best year in 1970. .366 with 25 home runs and a career-best 101 RBI. He started the All-Star Game after being selected as a letterman, joining Willie Mays and Hank Aaron in the National League outfield. Carty hit .299 with 204 home runs and 890 RBIs over 15 years, and also played for Cleveland. Toronto, Oakland, Texas and the Chicago Cubs. He retired after the 1979 season.
Rico Carty, who won the National League batting title in 1970 when he hit a league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85 years old.
Related video above: Remembering those we lost in 2024
Major League Baseball, the players’ association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media on Sunday. A family friend told Listín Diario, a newspaper in the Dominican Republic where Carty was born, that he died Saturday night at an Atlanta hospital.
“Carty was one of the first Latino stars in the major leagues and established himself as a hero to millions in his hometown of San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, and in his fan-favorite city of Atlanta,” the association said. players. in his statement.
The Braves said Carty left an indelible mark on the organization.
“While his accomplishments on the field will never be forgotten, his unforgettable smile and generous nature will be sorely missed,” the team said in a statement.
Carty made his major league debut in September 1963 with the Braves. He hit .330 with 22 home runs and 88 RBIs in his first full season in 1964 and finished second to Dick Allen in the National League rookie voting.
The Braves moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta after the 1965 season, and Carty had the franchise’s first hit in its new home on April 12, 1966 against Pittsburgh.
Carty had his best year in 1970, batting .366 with 25 home runs and a career-high 101 RBI. He started the All-Star Game after being selected as a letterman, joining Willie Mays and Hank Aaron in the National League outfield.
Carty hit .299 with 204 home runs and 890 RBIs over 15 years in the majors, also playing for Cleveland, Toronto, Oakland, Texas and the Chicago Cubs. He retired after the 1979 season.
