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Stroud had a good curve and changeup in his arsenal, but he was erratic. He gained a temporary spot as a starter for the Giants in 1915 when he beat the Phillies by outdueling Grover Alexander. (BC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » April 29, 1910: In his major league debut, Detroit's Sailor Stroud capsizes the Browns, 5–0. » May 27, 1915: At the Polo Grounds, the Cards jump on Christy Mathewson for four runs in the first inning. Matty stays to the 7th and the Giants tie the game at five runs apiece. The Cards push across the winning run in the 10th off Ralph Stroud. » June 16, 1915: The Giants score two runs in the 12th to beat the Reds. Ralph Stroud takes the victory. » May 26, 1916: Despite outfielder Benny Kauff's base running blunders. The New York Giants cruise to 14th straight road win, 12–1 over Boston. Kauff, the Federal League's "Ty Cobb", sets a NL record when he is picked off first base three times, the only 20th century player to do this. Lefty Tyler picks Benny off three times. Sailor Stroud is the winner, picking up his last ML victory.