This Didn't Happen in the Kellogg's Era

In 1964 two players managed to get at least 200 hits as rookies.   Here is some information on each player and a comparison to Seitzer.  Both players appeared in at least one Kellogg's card.

First player (NL) - batted .318 with 201 hits in 1964.  He never got 200 hits again.  He ended up with 1,848 hits, 351 homers and a .292 average.  He played for six different teams.

Second player (AL) - led the league with 217 hits in 1964 as he won the batting title.  He had another 200+ season and two more batting titles.  He finished with 1,917 career hits, 220 homers and a .304 average while playing for the same team his entire career.


No rookie managed to get 200+ hits from 1965 to 1986.  In 1987 Kevin Seitzer managed to lead the league in hitting.  187 was his second highest season total.  He finished with 1,557 hits and a .295 batting average.

Here are the two players.  I will need to check to find other players who had a Kellogg's card as well as 200+ hits as a rookie.