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Originally Posted by Brad K
In contrast in 1969 Cesar Tovar got in 158 games with 591 plate appearances but didn't lead in games played at any position for the Twins. Which makes him a regular without a position.
Same thing for Al Oliver in 1970. He was second on the team in G and PA but didn't lead in games at any position.
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Ditto Richie Allen with the '71 Dodgers. Split his time at 1B, 3B, and LF in 155 total games, but didn't lead the team in games played at any of those positions. Led the team in HR & RBI though and was almost always the cleanup hitter no matter where he played...
Jim Northrup, Tommy Davis, Bobby Thomson, Orlando Cepeda, Pedro Guerrero, Billy Goodman, also come to mind as those who had seasons where they were everyday players but who didn't have an everyday position... There are probably lots of others...