Everett Graham

Everett Natonio Graham

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
• School Louisburg College

• Born February 20, 1962 in Charlotte, NC USA

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Biographical Information

Outfielder Everett Graham played in the minor leagues from 1982 to 1989 in the San Francisco Giants (1982-1988), St. Louis Cardinals (1988) and California Angels (1989) systems. He reached Triple-A in part of three seasons, but never reached the majors.

Graham was drafted three times. Initially, he was taken by the Detroit Tigers in the 2nd round of the January 1981 amateur draft, a few picks ahead of pitcher Tim Crews, but he opted not to sign. He was then taken by the San Diego Padres in the Secondary Phase of that year's June draft, one pick ahead of pitcher Randy O'Neal, but again, he did not sign. He did ink a contract after the Giants took him in the Secondary Phase of the January 1982 amateur draft, one pick ahead of outfielder Oddibe McDowell.

He showcased his speed early on, stealing 37 bases for the Clinton Giants his first year. In 1983, he stole 16 bags for the Fresno Giants and in 1984, he swiped 32 between Fresno and the Shreveport Captains, also hitting .295/.385/.424. In addition to 15 steals for Shreveport in 1985, he hit 13 home runs, his first time with double digit dingers. He reached Triple-A for the first time in 1986, batting .184/.256/.276 in 76 at-bats for the Phoenix Firebirds; on the year as a whole, he hit .269/.359/.396 with 17 stolen bases. He again played at Triple-A in 1987, improving to .296/.392/.614 in 13 games. In total, he had 11 home runs and 15 steals that season between two clubs. In 1988, he hit .303/.390/.445 in 119 Triple-A ABs and .287/.376/.433 overall. He wrapped up his career with a .238 campaign in the Angels system in 1989.

Overall, Graham hit .274/.365/.394 with 51 home runs, 344 RBI and 150 stolen bases in 847 games over 8 seasons.