Hall Of Fame Inductee - #6
Christer Laundsen
DOB: 9/8/55
POB: Kalundborg, Vestsjaelland, Denmark
Draft: 1981 Inaugural Draft, 1st round, 17th pick (17th overall) by Barcelona Iguanas
Teams Played For: Barcelona Iguanas (1981-1995), Copenhagen Armada (1996)
Career Stats: .275 AVG, 190 HR, 915 RBI, .749 OPS, 1992 Hits, 943 R
Best Year: 1983 with Barcelona - .292 AVG, 13 HR, 59 RBI, .809 OPS, 63 R
EBL Titles: 0
Awards: 10 time Glove of the Year at C (1981-82, 1984, 1987-88, 1990-94), 2 time All-Star (1986-87)
Notes: Threw out runners at a 40% clip in the first 11 seasons of his career...An above average hitter who was undoubtedly the best defensive catcher in the league throughout his career