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Originally Posted by D. Bergin
I noticed that Ted missed A LOT of games the second half of his career. For those more familiar then myself, was this due to injury issues or just a function of his lack of ability as an Outfielder. Hard to believe they'd want his bat out of the lineup no matter how bad he was out there.
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From May 1952 to most of the 1953 season, Ted was flying Marine fighter planes in the Korean War.
From 1956 to 1960 he averaged about 123 games a season. I wouldn't say that Ted...."missed A LOT of games the second half of his career".
Regarding his fielding ability dealing with the "Green Monster" in Fenway's LF, I recall seeing Ted play his outfield position as good as any other outfielder.
But, if you don't agree with my observation, compare Ted's fielding stats.... Fldg. % = .977 (18 seasons). Compare that with Willie Mays' Fldg. % = .981.
I don't see that Ted was weak in his Fielding performance.
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