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Rod Carew is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the Minnesota Twins and California Angels (now Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) from 1967 to 1985. Carew was born in Panama and moved to the United States when he was a teenager to pursue his dream of playing baseball. He became one of the most prolific players of his era, earning 18 All-Star Game selections, seven batting titles, and a no-hitter. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991.
Carew was known for his speed, agility, and graceful play on the field. He was a master of the hit-and-run and bunted for hits with ease. His greatest strength was his exceptional hitting ability, as he was blessed with incredible hand-eye coordination and a sharp eye for pitches. He won his first batting title in 1969 with a .332 average and went on to win six more titles in his career, including four in a row from 1972 to 1975. In 1977, Carew hit .388, which was the highest batting average in the American League since Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941.
Carew retired from baseball after the 1985 season with a career batting average of .328, which ranks as the 24th highest in MLB history. He had a total of 3,053 hits, 1,424 runs batted in, and 353 stolen bases. He was also an exceptional fielder, winning six Gold Glove Awards for his defensive play at second base. After his baseball career, Carew remained involved in the sport as a coach and ambassador for the game. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, including founding the Rod Carew Heart of 29 Foundation, which raises awareness for heart disease prevention and treatment.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Rod Carew (2018 Topps Triple Threads Autograph Rod Carew Auto Relic Ruby 1/1 PSA 8 Auto 10) was sold in November 2025 for $7,499.59 while the cheapest item (JSA ROD CAREW Hall of Famer signed magazine clipping 1 CENT !!!) found a new owner for $0.01 in May 2020. The month with the most items sold (249) was December 2025 with an average selling price of $49.00 for an autographed item of Rod Carew. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2013 with $109.98 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $5.55 was September 2014. In average, an autographed item from Rod Carew is worth $42.00.
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Latest News about Rod Carew
Reflecting on Rod Carew, Minneapolis and Racism (06/30/2020): A former Times columnist was struck by Carew’s encounters with the police decades ago while playing with the Twins, and his outlook now. Villanova's Talley wins Rod Carew award (08/20/2014): Villanova head football coach Andy Talley has been named winner of the 2014 Rod Carew Leadership Award by the Be The Match National Marrow Donor Program for his more than 20 years of work in finding bone marrow donors and entering them in a national registry. 
Bert Blyleven, Rod Carew Share All-Star Game Memories (04/25/2014): It was 1973, and Bert Blyleven was just 22 years old. He was supposed to pitch the fourth inning but ended up pitching in the third because Catfish Hunter got hurt in the first. Minnesota Twins: Master bunter Rod Carew teaches the fine art (03/13/2014): FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Thirty years ago, Brett Butler summoned the courage to seek out Rod Carew. Twins: Rod Carew still believes in 'very talented' Aaron Hicks (12/09/2013): LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Rod Carew didn't wait for his annual offseason sessions with Aaron Hicks to let the young Twins center fielder know what he thought of his disappointing rookie season.
Older News Stories about Rod Carew
Twins great Rod Carew addresses chamber lunch crowd (06/2013): Continuing a long held tradition of hosting Minnesota Twins baseball greats as featured speakers for its annual membership luncheon, the … The post Twins great Rod Carew addresses chamber lunch crowd appeared first on Press and News . Twins Hall of Famer Rod Carew to headline chamber luncheon (05/2013): It has been an Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce tradition to bring in former Minnesota Twins greats whose number have been retired by the team. The post Twins Hall of Famer Rod Carew to headline chamber luncheon appeared first on ABC Newspapers . Rod Carew and Andre Reed to appear at Rochester Red Wings games (03/2013): Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew and NFL great Andre Reed will sign autographs at Frontier Field this summer. Rod Carew Sorry Adam Sandler ... I'm NOT a Jew! (08/2012): Take off your yarmulke ... put down that gin and tonica ... 'cause Hall-of-Famer Rod Carew isn't Jewish after all ... despite the lyrics in Adam Sandler's famous ''Hanukkah Song.'' Lieser column: St. John's Prep athletic director enjoys golfing with Rod Carew (07/2012): June 29 was a red letter day for retired St. John's Prep Athletic Director Pete Cheeley. He had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play golf at Crystal Lakes GC in Lakeville with his legendary baseball idol Rod Carew. Youths receive Hall of Fame advice from Rod Carew (06/2012): FARGO - Anthony Hoyt normally gets his baseball tips from his dad and his Cal Ripken league coach. 'Bald-Faced Truth' with John Canzano: MLB Hall of Famer Rod Carew (03/2012): Carew and Canzano discussed Carew's legendary baseball career that spanned 18 seasons. Carew talked about how he got into baseball as a young kid and how he developed his swing. Minnesota Twins: Rod Carew talks hitting . . . and Beastie Boys (02/2012): Carew talks hitting, Beastie Boys FORT MYERS, Fla. - Rod Carew doesn't look like an ex-ballplayer. At 66, there's no paunch on him, and he Hall of Famer Rod Carew makes impact on high school students in Syracuse (10/2011): High school students who came to Henninger Friday to hear Hall of Fame baseball player Rod Carew speak got a lot more than just baseball talk. Rod Carew Signing Free Autographs Friday at Bowman Field (08/2011): The Williamsport Crosscutters, in association with the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, have announced that Baseball Hall-of-Famer Rod Carew will be signing free autographs at Historic Bowman Field on Friday, August 26 from 3-4pm in the team's Sawmill Team Store. Rod Carew in town for Twins camp (06/2011): Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Kids in Fargo were treated to work with a baseball Hall of Famer this morning as Rod Carew came to town. First Pitch Dinner Featuring Rod Carew April 6th (03/2011): Owlz Fans, We want to remind you about the 4th Annual First Pitch Dinner on April 6th at Noah's in Lindon featuring Hall of Famer, Rod Carew. The night will begin with an autograph/meet and greet session at 6pm with the formal speaking program and dinner, catered by Magelby's, beginning at 7pm. Rod Carew to Headline 2011 Owlz First Pitch Dinner (02/2011): Orem, Utah (February 14, 2011) - The Orem Owlz are pleased and excited to announce that all time great Rod Carew as the featured speaker at the 4th Annual Owlz First Pitch Dinner. The event will take place on Wednesday April 6th at Noah's in Lindon beginning at 7:00 PM.
