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The High-Five of Tampa Bay First Basemen: No. 5, James Loney

Games: 417
At-bats: 1,510
Hits: 439
Home runs: 26
Batting average: .291
RBI: 176
OPS: .730
Fielding percentage: .993
Chances: 3,263
Errors: 22
WAR: 3,6

James Loney was not flashy. He was quiet, unassuming, sharp with the glove and steady at the plate. In other words, he was not your typical first baseman. For a position that normally demands a powerful bat, an unwavering ability to drive in runs and only minimal defensive skill, Loney never fit the bill.