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Originally Posted by pat
Turtle! Was he slow?
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Oddly enough no. Upon retiring, his speed was 7 but his steal rating was just 3. He retired w/ a .304 average, 2488 hits and 183 SB's (about 12 per yr, career high 20 in 1910 w/ 18 CS)... career 183 SB's but 178 CS
Perhaps he was fast but the nickname was because he kept getting caught stealing.
Was 1908 BOY: .345, 6 HR, 71 RBI
