Fans called this East New York boy "Ace" when he broke in at third base for Brooklyn
late in 1904, but his NL-leading 57 errors the next year got him moved to the outfield
for the rest of his career.
(TG)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»September 16, 1904: The Giants sweep two from Brooklyn as Christy Mathewson wins the opener, 2-1, allowing just four hits. Two of the hits, a triple and homer, are by rookie Emil Batch. Joe McGinnity wins the nitecap, 5-3.