Adam Dunn joins list of 20 Greatest Dragons
Dayton, Ohio-The Dayton Dragons today announced the next name on their list of "20 Greatest Dragons." The player recognition is part of the organization's 20th Season Celebration. Players selected on the list of 20 are being announced in random order leading up to the Dragons 20th Opening Night game on
Dayton, Ohio-The Dayton Dragons today announced the next name on their list of "20 Greatest Dragons." The player recognition is part of the organization's 20th Season Celebration. Players selected on the list of 20 are being announced in random order leading up to the Dragons 20th Opening Night game on Thursday, April 4 against the Bowling Green Hot Rods.
Next on the list of the 20 Greatest Dragons is:
Adam Dunn
Dunn was part of the inaugural Dragons team in 2000, joined in the outfield by his future teammate with the Reds, Austin Kearns. Dunn blasted 16 home runs and drove in 79 runs with the Dragons, helping them to the semi-final round of the Midwest League playoffs.
Dunn made his MLB debut with the Reds less than 11 months after the date of his final game with the Dragons, joining the Reds on July 20, 2001. Despite not joining the Reds until after the midpoint of the 2001 season, Dunn still finished with 19 home runs and was fourth in the Rookie of the Year voting.
Dunn went on to hit 462 home runs in the Major Leagues, which ranks 37th in baseball history. He hit at least 40 home runs in five straight seasons from 2004-08, and then again in 2012. He finished in the top four in home runs in the National League six times and was selected to play in two MLB All-Star Games. He also led the N.L. in walks two times and ranks 42nd all-time in that category. Dunn spent eight years with the Reds, 14 years in the Major Leagues, and concluded his playing career in 2014.
Dunn joins the following players who have been previously announced as the 20 Greatest Dragons: Austin Kearns, Zack Cozart,
The 20 Greatest Dragons were selected based on a media vote of Dragons television, newspaper, radio, and internet reporters. Additionally, during the 2019 season, the Dragons will be conducting a fan vote featuring one player per position to announce their all-time greatest lineup.
Additional information on the Dragons 20th Season celebration including videos on the 20 Greatest Dragons, special 20th Season merchandise, and Dragons alumni listings is available here: https://www.milb.com/dayton/team/20.
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