Kenneth Lofton (born May 31, 1967 in East Chicago, Indiana) is a Major League Baseball center fielder who plays with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Previously, Lofton played for the Houston Astros (1991), Cleveland Indians (1992-96, 1998-2001), Atlanta Braves (1997), Chicago White Sox (2002), San Francisco Giants (2002), Pittsburgh Pirates (2003), Chicago Cubs (2003), New York Yankees (2004), and Philadelphia Phillies (2005). He bats and throws left-handed.
Lofton was one of the most dominant players of the 1990's and appeared in six all-star games. Through the 2004 season, Lofton has been a .297 hitter with 118 home runs and 666 RBI in 1728 games. In 81 postseason games he hit.250 with six home runs and 28 RBI. His 545 stolen bases ranks him first among active players and 27th in the all-time list.
Highlights
- 6-time All-Star (1994-99)
- 4-time Gold Glove Award (1993-96)
- Top 10 MVP (4th, 1994)
- 5-time led league in stolen bases (1992-96)
- Led league in hits (1994)
- Led league in triples (1995)
- Led league in at-bats (1996)
- Led league center fielders in assists (14, 1992)
- Set majors record for a rookie in stolen bases (66, 1992)
- Tied a majors record by scoring in the first inning (18, 2000)
Fact
- Lofton was also a starting point guard for the Arizona Wildcats basketball team.
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