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Eckstein 4 Prez · 02-26-2016, 11:58 AM

May 3 1882

Dear Joe,

I got to play in my first National League game yesterday. The manager Mr. Vincent came to me an hour before the game and told me I was playing second base and batting seventh for us in the game. The Providence pitcher was a fellow named Mike Golden. I wonder if Nelson’s bad performance in the opener was the reason for my start. I hope not, for I scarcely did better than he in my first game. Four times at the plate and no hits, though the last one was a line drive to left field that felt like a good one. Also, I made an error early in the game and it led to a Providence run. At the time, we were losing 1-0 but our pitcher Keefe is a good one and he kept them scoreless the rest of the way and we won it 7-1.

Nelson and Hatfield would not even look at me during the game – I fear they may end up being trouble. But first I need to worry about being good enough to remain in the lineup, as no hits and an error probably will not be good enough.

I will keep you updated on my progress, and let me know how things go in Akron. I am sure if you keep playing the way you did last season when we were with the Louisvilles you will be back in the American Association soon. Best wishes and keep hitting.

Regards,

Fritz

02-26-2016, 11:58 AM	#26
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	May 3 1882 Dear Joe, I got to play in my first National League game yesterday. The manager Mr. Vincent came to me an hour before the game and told me I was playing second base and batting seventh for us in the game. The Providence pitcher was a fellow named Mike Golden. I wonder if Nelson’s bad performance in the opener was the reason for my start. I hope not, for I scarcely did better than he in my first game. Four times at the plate and no hits, though the last one was a line drive to left field that felt like a good one. Also, I made an error early in the game and it led to a Providence run. At the time, we were losing 1-0 but our pitcher Keefe is a good one and he kept them scoreless the rest of the way and we won it 7-1. Nelson and Hatfield would not even look at me during the game – I fear they may end up being trouble. But first I need to worry about being good enough to remain in the lineup, as no hits and an error probably will not be good enough. I will keep you updated on my progress, and let me know how things go in Akron. I am sure if you keep playing the way you did last season when we were with the Louisvilles you will be back in the American Association soon. Best wishes and keep hitting. Regards, Fritz __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.