KIRBY PUCKETT


Kirby Puckett
Kirby Puckett
  • Born: March 14, 1960
  • Died: March 6, 2006
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Athlete

Kirby Puckett was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career as a center fielder for the Minnesota Twins (1984–1995). Puckett is the Twins' all-time leader in career hits, runs, and total bases. At the time of his retirement, his .318 career batting average was the highest by any right-handed American League batter since Joe DiMaggio.