George Springer has played primarily in right field and spent significant time in center field.
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28 Facts About George Springer
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George Springer played college baseball at the University of Connecticut, where he was named Big East Conference Baseball Player of the Year and a First Team All-American.
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In 2017, George Springer became an MLB All-Star, Silver Slugger Award winner, and World Series champion.
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George Springer was named the 2017 World Series Most Valuable Player, hitting a record-tying five home runs, as the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.
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George Springer attended New Britain High School in New Britain, Connecticut, for his freshman year of high school.
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George Springer transferred to Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut, for his sophomore through senior seasons.
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George Springer enrolled at the University of Connecticut, where he played college baseball for the Connecticut Huskies baseball team.
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George Springer was named a first team All-American by Perfect Game USA, Louisville Slugger.
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George Springer became the highest selection in the MLB Draft in University of Connecticut baseball history.
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In 2012, George Springer played for the Lancaster JetHawks of the Class A-Advanced California League and the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Class AA Texas League.
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George Springer hit 22 home runs and recorded 28 stolen bases for Lancaster.
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George Springer appeared in the Texas League All-Star Game, and was named its most valuable player.
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George Springer was a finalist for USA Todays Minor League Player of the Year Award.
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Batting second and playing right field, George Springer collected his first career hit, an infield single, against Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie.
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George Springer led the American League with 744 plate appearances, playing in all 162 regular season games.
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George Springer set new career highs with 116 runs scored, 29 home runs, and 88 walks.
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George Springer made his first MLB All-Star team played at Marlins Park in Miami, elected by the fans as a starter.
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George Springer homered in each of the final four games, setting a World Series record for consecutive games with a home run.
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George Springer was named the World Series Most Valuable Player, going 11 for 29 with 7 RBI as the Astros' leadoff hitter.
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George Springer finished the season with 22 home runs, 71 RBIs, and batting.
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George Springer started the 2018 postseason off on a strong note, hitting a home run off of Corey Kluber in Game 1 of the 2018 American League Division Series.
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George Springer placed in the top ten in the league in a number of categories for the first time.
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George Springer injured his quadriceps in spring training and missed the start of the season.
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George Springer suffered a left ankle sprain on August 14 and was placed on the injured list for a third time in 2021.
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George Springer has two sisters, Nicole and Lena, both of whom played softball in college.
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George Springer has participated in a baseball clinic hosted by Matt Barnes at the Newtown, Connecticut, Youth Academy for elementary school students in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
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