Six of the Exclusive 12 subjects are "newcomers". The other 6 are veteran Major Leaguer's. This focuses on the 5 rookies; and, "Big Jeff" Pfeffer [drafted
by the Cubs from Toronto (Eastern League)].
1910 newcomers
ROOKIES
Josh Devore....his first full season for the Giants in 1910, he batted .304; and, was a very effective lead-off player.
Russ Ford.......had a sensational rookie season in 1910, with a 26-6 W-L record and an ERA = 1.65 for NY (AL). The key to his success was his "emery pitch".
Chick Gandil....was acquired from Sacramento (PCL) and started with Chicago (AL) in 1910.
Rube Geyer.....started pitching for St Louis Cardinals in 1910.
Zach Wheat....led the NL in games played (156) in 1910 (his 1st full season). Zach is the Dodgers all-time leader in Hits, Doubles, and Triples.
and,
Francis Pfeffer......In 1910, "Big Jeff" returned to the Majors with the Cubs after having pitched for Boston (NL), 1906-1908. Pitched a No-Hitter (1907).
Veterans ........ stay tuned
TED Z
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LOOKING FOR these T206 guys to complete my AMERICAN BEAUTY 460 sub-set
AMES....CAMNITZ....CRAWFORD (bat)....DOYLE (port)....JORDAN (bat)....MARQUARD
McGRAW (port-cap).....McQUILLAN (bat).....TINKER (bat off).....WILTSE (port-cap)