Maul hit his peak with a 20-6 year for the 1898 Baltimore Orioles but was a disappointment for most of his career. When he was sold by Nashville to Philadelphia in 1887, the $2,500 price was reported to be the most ever paid for a minor leaguer up to that time. (BC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 7, 1894: Baltimore (National League) routs the Washington Senators 17–0 for Baltimore's only shutout of the season. Tony Mullane is the winner over Al Maul, the 2nd time Al has been on the short end of a lopsided mauling (August 29, 1890).