90s Forgotten All-Star: Mo Vaughn

 

-Matthew McConkey

When I think of forgotten MLB All-Stars, I think of several players who come to mind. One of the biggest sluggers of the 1990s, Mo Vaughn, came to mind quickly as being one of the best power hitters of the game during that decade. Looking back on his career, I had completely forgotten that he played for the Angels and the Mets after leaving the Sox. How did I miss those two? I guess I always associated Mo with the Red Sox. 

During his 12-year career in the majors, Vaughn spent the bulk of his playing time with the Boston Red Sox, eight seasons, becoming a fan favorite and a feared hitter in the batter's box. His three All-Star selections came during those Red Sox years, and there was also an American League MVP award given to him in 1995. 

Of all three All-Star selections he was given (1995, 1996, and 1998), Vaughn's best All-Star year came in 1996. There, he clubbed 44 HRs and drove in 143 runs while producing a whopping 1.003 OPS. There was no doubt that Vaughn was a power threat in that Red Sox lineup day in and day out and a standout in Major League Baseball during the mid to late 90s. 

He is this week's Forgotten All-Star.

Mo Vaughn Stats

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/vaughmo01.shtml