Still Going Strong

Rickey Henderson is 40 and in his 21st season but still proving that he’s the best leadoff man in baseball history. On-base percentages of players who are primarily leadoff hitters this season, through Friday:

BEST

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Rickey Henderson New York Mets .446 Kenny Lofton Cleveland Indians .431 Brady Anderson Baltimore Orioles .421 Craig Biggio Houston Astros .397 Luis Polonia Detroit Tigers .391 Orlando Palmeiro Angels .371 Mark Loretta Milwaukee Brewers .369

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WORST

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Ozzie Guillen Atlanta Braves .275 Orlando Cabrera Montreal Expos .282 Walt Weiss Atlanta Braves .316 Neifi Perez Colorado Rockies .317 Denny Hocking Minnesota Twins .322

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Research by HOUSTON MITCHELL / Los Angeles Times