1975 SEASON

After a slow start, had another tremendous slugging year

Led majors in HR (38) for second straight year, first player to do it since Harmon Killebrew, 1963-64

Last player to lead NL two years running, Willie McCovey of the Giants, 1968-69. Just missed being the sixth player to hit 30 HR and steal 30 bases, an elite group of Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Bobby Bonds, Ken Williams and Tommy Harper

Hit .290 second half of season with 24 HR

Best month was August when he belted 12 round trippers

22 HR came at Veterans Stadium tying Deron Johnson's 1971 record for most HR at Vet in a season

Had 8 HR against both Chicago and San Diego; also had 18 RBI vs Cubs

Finished second to Ken Reitz for Gold Glove (missed award by one vote)

Stole 29 bases in 41 attempts; has 52 steals in 76 attempts past two seasons

For second straight year, received Mel Ott award, symbolic of NL Home King

Led club in game-winning RBI (15)

Led league in strikeouts (180) for second straight year

Missed two games in June after spraining rotator cuff in left shoulder attempting to steal a base

Started five games at shortstop following injuries to Bowa and Harmon