Myles Straw #7 of the Cleveland Indians (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Cleveland Indians: Can Myles Straw be the next Kenny Lofton?
December 10, 1991: The Cleveland Indians send the Houston Astros pitcher Willie Blair and catcher Ed Taubensee for centerfielder Kenny Lofton. Over 20 games with Houston, including a September 14 debut, Lofton struggled to establish himself at the plate, slashing just .203/.253/.216 with just one double and two stolen bases. Then, he came to Cleveland.
Once with the Tribe, wearing No. 7 in center, Lofton immediately clicked into place. His first season in Cleveland saw a slash line of .