Ralph Kiner Powerized Louisville Slugger H & B 125 G69L game model bat. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Bat markings on the end of bat handle "G6 9L 5 3 Genuine Michigan." Crack repair marks on the handle approximately 11" from the knob. American Major League Baseball player and broadcaster. An outfielder, Kiner played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and Cleveland Indians from 1946 through 1955. Following his retirement, Kiner served from 1956 through 1960 as general manager of the Pacific Coast League San Diego Padres.[1] He also served as an announcer for the New York Mets from the team's inception until his death. Though injuries forced his retirement from active play after 10 seasons, Kiner's tremendous slugging outpaced all of his National League contemporaries between the years 1946 and 1952. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975. [HA 345]