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 NY Evening Telegram of August 31, 1899 reported that he used the heaviest bat in the league at 55(!) ounces. Most players used bats that weighed 34-36 ounces.
[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)
