Oct 4, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Craig Counsell against the Arizona Diamondbacks during game three of the 2011 NLDS at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

Craig Counsell retired on January 17th, marking the end of a 15-year career that for Arizona Diamondback fans, was highlighted by his crucial hit-by-pitch at bat in the 9th inning of Game 7 of the 2001 World Series.  Of course, his most famous moment came as a member of the Florida Marlins, leaping across home plate as he scored the winning run of the 1997 World Series.  While Counsell’s career statistics will never be confused with the greats of the game, he nonetheless proves that certain numbers do not measure a career.

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Oct 4, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Aaron Hill (right) after forcing out Milwaukee Brewers base runner Prince Fielder in the ninth inning of game three of the 2011 NLDS at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks defeated the Brewers 8-1. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a lot of “tryouts” at second base over the years.  Some good at defense.  Some good at offense, some gave a good try at both.  Now it is Aaron Hill‘s turn.  Hill, acquired in August for the stretch run of the 2011 season, played about as good a six week stretch as you could expect for a guy changing leagues, hitting just .225.

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