Promising MLB Careers That Injuries Totally Derailed

Don Mattingly

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In his first six full seasons, Donnie Baseball led the majors in doubles three times, in hits once, and in RBI once, all while hitting .327 and launching 160 homers. But back troubles began afflicting him in 1990. While he still managed to hit for average, his ailing back drained him of his home run power; he hit just 58 big flies in his last six seasons.

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