Harry Krause was basically the first Mark Fidrych, as in his rookie year he won 18 games and led the league in ERA. After that he hurt his arm, but went back to the minors and ended up with over 300 pro wins.
Joe Hauser doesn't have many cards, but he's definitely an interesting player. In 1924, he was second in the AL in homers with 27, behind only Babe Ruth, but then he got hurt, and never had a full season in the majors again, though he could still hit well. Going back to the minors, he had homer totals of 63 and 69 for the Baltimore Orioles and Minneapolis Millers. One of the great minor league sluggers of all time.
Jigger Statz is another one who is primarily noteworthy as a minor leaguer. In 1923 for the Chicago Cubs he hit .319 with 209 hits, but he spent most of his career with the Los Angeles Angels. Actually, the Angels were the only minor league team he ever played with, as he spent 18 years with them between 1920 and 1942. He had 737 hits in the majors and 3,356 in the PCL, and so is one of the few pro players with over 4,000 hits. Just realized he died today 33 years ago, so good timing I guess. RIP.
Jack Ogden is featured in 1933 Goudey as a Baltimore Oriole. He was the ace of the legendary Orioles during their dynasty, compiling a 213-103 record in AA, which was then the highest classification.
Joe Oeschger, of the legendary 26-inning duel, might be worth getting a card of.
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