Hall Of Fame Inductee - #3
Antti-Jussi 'A.J.' Meresmaa
DOB: 9/22/53
POB: Tuusula, Uusimaa, Finland
Draft: 1981 Inaugural Draft, 1st round, 4th pick (4th overall) by Amsterdam Selects
Teams Played For: Amsterdam Selects (1981-86), Hamburg Heat (1987-96)
Career Stats: .285 AVG, 208 HR, 1121 RBI, 2250 Hits, .836 OPS, 1297 R
Best Year: 1986 with Amsterdam - .344 AVG, 30 HR, 115 RBI, 1.039 OPS, 106 R
EBL Titles: 0
Awards: 7 time All-Star (1982-87, 1993)
Notes: Was the pre-eminent offensive catcher of his era...Retired as leader in hits, runs scored, RBIs and 3rd in home runs for catchers...Retired as EBL leader in walks