1980 George Brett .487 Season
The year George Brett nearly hit .400 and led the Royals to their first Fall Classic.
George Brett's 1980 season was legendary, as he hit .390 for the Kansas City Royals, leading them to their first World Series appearance.
Quick Facts
- Player
- George Brett
- Season
- 1980
- Batting average
- .390
- Position
- Third Base
- Team
- Kansas City Royals
- League
- American League
- Honors
- AL Batting Title, AL MVP
Lore & Background
In 1980, George Brett batted .390, a feat that helped the Royals sweep the New York Yankees in the ALCS and reach the World Series, where they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in six games.
Reader's Guide
Brett's .390 average in 1980 is one of the highest single-season batting averages in modern MLB history. He was a key star for the Royals during their powerhouse years from 1976 to 1985.
Did You Know?
- George Brett hit .390 in 1980, the highest average in the American League that year.
- Brett's 1980 season included a home run off Yankees reliever Goose Gossage in the ALCS.
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