Topsy Hartsel

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Tully Frederick Hartsel

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 5", Weight 155 lb.

• Debut September 14, 1898
• Final Game September 30, 1911
• Born June 26, 1874 in Polk, OH USA
• Died October 14, 1944 in Toledo, OH USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Topsy Hartsel set the American League record for most walks in a season, in 1905, a record not to be broken until Babe Ruth came along and started playing outfield regularly.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 2-time AL On-Base Percentage Leader (1905 & 1907)
• AL Runs Scored Leader (1902)
• 5-time AL Bases on Balls Leader (1902 & 1905-1908)
• AL Stolen Bases Leader (1902)
• 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (1901 & 1902)
• Won two World Series with the Philadelphia Athletics (1910 & 1911) (he did not play in the 1911 World Series)

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