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Cool Papa Bell showed up in the OOTP21 game. Spectacular defender. Was able to take Joe Black back to age 18, rather than 28, as he was when he started with Brooklyn, in 1952. Not a HoFer, but a damn fine career nonetheless.
John Beckwith made an appearance. Managed to lead his league in HR five times, but his bat was still somewhat average (99 wRC+). His defense at 3B was absolutely stellar. So, big time power, and an excellent defender, but not enough of anything else to push him over the HoF line.
Lesser known Negro Leaguer Edward Steele (Ed Steele on BB-Ref) showed up, too. On base machine, with 5 All-Star Games before quitting time. One thing I find with Spritze hitters, is that it feels like some of them draw way too many walks.
I can't for the life of me figure out how Grant Johnson was unable to win a Gold Glove at SS. He had a career +156.5 ZR at SS, in around 2,000 games. Obviously, his teams thought he was great, or that anemic bat wouldn't have found it's way into the lineup as often as it did. Had pop at the plate, but not much else.
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