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Gilbert MainesLet me see if I understand your explanation for all of the errors, Ted. Mickey the sieve couldn't field the shortstop position worth a darn, that is your explanation!
Well Ted, I think you hit that nail on the head. Please allow me to provide some support for Mantle's ineptness with a glove.
Back when they barely had gloves (in the 19th century) a player named Long was the last man to commit 100 errors in a season. He also holds the one season error record for his inability to field in one of his other seasons - 122 errors. Herman Long's lifetime fielding percentage is .908.
Mickey the Sieve has a minor league fielding percentage of .906.
I hope I helped clarify your position.