Pete Gray had a very impressive statistical year in 'A' league ball in 1944 with Memphis:
129 games
501 At Bats
119 Runs
167 hits
21 doubles
9 triples
5 home runs
60 rbi's
68 stolen bases
44 base on balls
12 strikeouts
.333 batting average
.441 slugging percentage
.828 on base percentage
Even though just 'A' ball, it still is a very decent line for a contact hitter. With his 68 stolen bases he evidently had great speed, which may account for the 5 home runs...I wonder if he hit any over the fence. If I were to swing one-handed I doubt I would be able to grip the bat hard enough to get the ball out of the infield. Just an incredible athletic feat, which doesn't even include the obstacles he had to overcome playing outfield.
Brian
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