This fame translated into legendary roles that defined "Mr. Baseball" for a new generation: Where would we be without Mr. Baseball? - AnotherSlice

Most players want to be remembered for their batting average. Uecker made a career out of being hilariously honest about his lack of one. He famously joked that his highest hit total in a season was 43—and that he once received an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax , which he considered a career highlight.

: He turned "low" career stats into high-value comedy, famously noting that sporting goods companies would pay him not to endorse their products. From the Diamond to the "Front Row"