Watkins was 28 years old when he reached the Cardinals, having spent many of his
prime years in the well-stocked St. Louis farm system. He batted .373 with 17 home
runs as a rookie in 1930, and helped the Cardinals to pennants in 1930 and 1931;
his Game Seven, two-run homer proved the difference in their 1931 World Series defeat
of the Athletics. His batting average dropped off after his .312 season in 1932.
(JK)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»November 1, 1934: The Giants obtain Dick Bartell from the Phillies for 3B Johnny Vergez, P Pretzels Pezzulo, OF George Watkins, and cash. Bartell will help cement the infield for the Giants in the next two years.
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