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Ginger Beaumont
From BR Bullpen
Clarence Howeth Beaumont
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 8", Weight 190 lb.
- School Beloit College
- Debut April 21, 1899
- Final Game October 15, 1910
- Born July 23, 1876 in Rochester, WI USA
- Died April 10, 1956 in Burlington, WI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
The New York Evening Telegram of August 31, 1899 reported that Ginger Beaumont used the heaviest bat in the league at 55(!) ounces. Most players used bats that weighed 34-36 ounces.
Ginger was the first batter in World Series history. He was the leadoff hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 1 of the 1903 Series.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 4-time NL Hits Leader (1902-1904 & 1907)
- 2-time NL At-Bats Leader (1903 & 1904)
- NL Batting Average Leader (1902)
- NL Runs Leader (1903)
- NL Total Bases Leader (1903)
- 200 Hits Seasons: 1 (1903)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 4 (1900-1903)
