1910 National League Rookies
Max Carey, CF, Age 19, Pirates
Carey has a lot of talent and can be considered a true 5-tool player. He hits for average and power, plays great defense and has incredible speed. He is young and should be an impact player for a long time. The trick for Pittsburgh is the fact that they already have a talented outfield. Carey is most likely the heir apparent in centerfield for 33-year-old veteran
Ginger Beaumont (.279, 15 HR, 59 RBI). The question is who will get the bulk of the playing time this season.
Jack Dalton, CF, Age 24, Dodgers
The Dodgers have needed offense for a long time and they have finally begun to assemble a powerful offense, particularly thanks to last season's RoY
Zack Wheat (.333, 38 HR, 103 RBI). Dalton is a guy who gets on base often and has some speed, and this team needs a true leadoff hitter. It is unknown just where he will play, although right fielder
Harry Lumley (.235, 17 HR, 59 RBI) has been falling out of favor in recent years, particularly due to the fact that he strikes out around 200 times per year. However, he also hit 30+ home runs in each of his first three seasons, but he has not hit 30 over the past three seasons and dipped to his lowest total last year. So perhaps Dalton will find work in right field.
Jake Daubert, 1B, Age 24, Dodgers
If the Dodgers forego the power of Lumley in right field they can make up for the lost power with rookie Daubert at first base. He is a solid all-around player who hits for high average, has power and speed while playing capable defense. These new additions to the L.A. offense may help this franchise get closer to the .500 mark after 10 straight losing seasons.
Jim Doyle, 3B, Age 24, Reds
As the Reds hope to build on the National League pennant from last season, the addition of a power hitter like Doyle is just what they needed. Veteran
Harry Steinfeldt (.247, 18 HR, 72 RBI) still performs well at the hot corner but it will be hard for Cincy to stick with him when Doyle is waiting in the wings.
Hank Gowdy, C, Age 20, Giants
This is the third year in a row that the Giants have added a talented catcher. Gowdy played most of his early career with the Braves, but he had 18 at-bats with the Giants first, so he finds himself in San Francisco. The team may move
Art Wilson (.302, 10 HR, 38 RBI in 245 AB) to third base to make room for Gowdy, who will still be fighting for playing time with
Chief Meyers (.290, 6 HR, 47 RBI).
Bert Humphries, SP, Age 24, Phillies
The Phillies continue to pump young arms into their pitching staff, which is crucial as veterans
Jimmy Callahan (16-13, 3.79 ERA) and
Ned Garvin (2-12, 5.90 ERA) age. Garvin had a disastrous 1909 season and was demoted to the bullpen after going 11-14 with a 3.74 ERA in 1908. However, he is 36 and his time in the rotation is likely over. In steps Humphries, a soft-throwing control specialist.
Dick Rudolph, SP, Age 23, Giants
Here the Braves get hosed again as Rudolph pitched most of his career with that team but he began his career with 14 innings with the Giants. He will solidify an improving pitching staff, which is primarily what the Giants need if they hope to compete for the pennant.
Lefty Tyler, SP, Age 20, Braves
With Tyler, the Braves finally land some talent. There are so many issues with Atlanta's pitching staff, I don't know where to start. That being said, Tyler will certainly be in the starting rotation and his presence can only help the team.
