The Baseball Times
September 15th, 1897
Fred Carroll Joins the 2000-Hit Club
Louisville catcher Fred Carroll has officially joined the exclusive 2000-hit club, reaching the milestone in the Captains' 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Sox at Captains Ballpark.
Carroll recorded 2 hits in 4 at-bats during the game, pushing his career total to 2000 hits. Over his career, Carroll has maintained a .309 batting average, with 48 home runs, 1216 runs scored, and 1088 RBIs.
This achievement further cements Carroll's status as one of the premier players in the league.
Jimmy Wolf to Miss 10 Days Due to Injury
Columbus Bandits veteran first baseman Jimmy Wolf is set to miss about 10 days of play after sustaining back stiffness during the Bandits' 6-3 win over the Cleveland Royals.
Wolf has been a key contributor for Columbus this season, batting .359 with 2 home runs, 64 runs scored, and 78 RBIs. His absence will be a significant loss for the Bandits as they continue their push for the postseason.