1915 American League Rookies
Happy Felsch, CF, Age 23, White Sox
Felsch is a fine young hitter, but he could be one of the best defensive outfielders we have ever seen. The White Sox need to figure out how to get him into the lineup with an already crowded outfield. The answer may be to move sophomore
Braggo Roth (.244, 22 HR, 69 RBI, 33 SB) to third base, even though he is below average defensively there.
Baby Doll Jacobson, CF, Age 24, Tigers
Detroit has added another good young hitter to their team in Jacobson. However, I do not know how Detroit will get him enough playing time. Their outfield is loaded and they have three potential first basemen already on the roster.
Carl Mays, SP, Age 23, Red Sox
With Mays, the Red Sox continue to bolster their pitching staff. In fact, this team is bursting at the seams with pitching talent. Mays has a shot at this year's rotation, where he should be a solid pitcher.
Ben Paschal, RF, Age 19, Indians
Paschal is a good all-around hitter. The problem, like so many of the players on this list, is finding a space for him. He or left fielder
Billy Southworth (.297, 28 HR, 100 RBI) may have to move to center field.
Sam Rice, RF, Age 24, Twins
Rice is also trying to find a spot in a crowded outfield. He may be forced to play his first season as a backup, at least initially. The team is finding it hard to take a job away from leadoff hitter and superb defensive centerfielder
Clyde Milan (.273 AVG, .344 OBP, 40 RBI, 77 R, 61 SB).
George Sisler, 1B, Age 21, Orioles
One of the finest hitters in MLB Orioles (Browns) history, Sisler should have no trouble jumping into the starting job at first base. He should be an offensive giant on this team, with the ability to hit for average, hit for power and steal a lot of bases. He also rarely strikes out. I can see him generating a lot of runs for this team.
