1902 Key Retirees - Batters
Ed McKean, SS, Reds
All-time leader in at bats, hits, home runs, runs scored and walks for a shortstop. Two Gold Gloves, then displayed poor range beginning the season after his second award. Top 10 in triples three times, walks three times, batting average twice, OBP twice.
Art Twineham, C, Cardinals
Won two Gold Gloves.
George Van Haltren, OF, Cubs
I really liked Rip, but due to the overloaded offense Chicago had throughout his tenure with the club, he missed out on a lot of playing time throughout his career. He would have been an every day starter likely for his entire career had he played for anyone else. His best seasons were 1888 and 1889 as a 23 and 24-year old when he recorded a 149 OPS+ both seasons. He led the league in triples in 1888 and finished in the Top 10 in runs scored three times, batting average three times, OBP twice, SLG twice and OPS twice. He also had a 25-game hitting streak in 1888.
