Meet Your Hall of Famer: John Servais

 

Bio: John Servias was born in Guyton, GA (Pop. 2289 28 miles northwest of Savannah, GA) where he attended South Effingham High School (nickname: Mustangs). Servais lead the Mustangs to back-to-back state final appearances, winning his Senior year. He led the AAAAAA class in hitting with a .723 average.

Draft: Was the 1st pick in Season 31 by Burlington (milton7). Signed for $7.920 Million

Scout Lawrence Wright- “Has great command of the bat through the zone. Above average power, especially to the gaps. Great range and could settle in at 2nd base. Speed is ok. Could make multiple All-Star games.”

Career Earnings: $102,857,002

Career: John Servais was the 1st pick in Season 31 by Burlington (milton7) where he played 8 years (Burlington and Chicago). He also played for Hartford, Ottawa, Seattle, Toronto, and El Paso over his 17-year career. He made his Major League debut in Season 34. During his career, he was a 3-time All-Star, won 3 Silver Slugger (35, 37,44) awards and one World Series Ring with Toronto in Season 45. He also hit for the cycle in Season 48. His best season was in Season 42 when he split time between Hartford and Ottawa. In that year he hit .321 AVG, 190 H, 42 2B, 7 3B, 38 HR, 134 RBI, walked 69 times, while scoring 104 Runs. Over his career he racked up stats of 1366 R, 2468 H, 483 2B, 55 3B, 327 HR, 1316 RBI, 772 BB and 203 SB.

Speech Highlight- “Baseball is grind, with many up and downs. I have experienced many from being drafted first overall, to thinking my career was over after my injury in Season 36, to All-Star appearances, then more injuries, and finally atop the mountain winning the World Series. My journey is unique, but all of these Hall of Famers have experienced some of the same. And to be included in this group, is truly amazing.”