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mjj55409 · 06-13-2019, 03:05 PM

Just five games remain on the Spring schedule, and with the minor league regular seasons getting underway this week, most of the minor league players that were in camp are back with their respective clubs. The roster is set, and now it's just a matter of waiting and preparing for the visit of Brooklyn on Opening Day, April 13th.

You can't put too much stock into spring numbers, but I thought it would be interesting to look at the batters that had the best Springs: first baseman Sal Ingalls, left fielder Phil Sandman, and right fielder Jack Cornelison.

As a rookie in his first major league camp, it was a pleasure to watch Cornelison. In 31 plate appearances, he had 10 hits, 5 of which went for extra bases. The 5 XBH were tied for the team lead with Phil Sandman, though it took Phil 50 plate appearances to collect his.

26 year old Sal Ingalls is a player who may just be coming into his prime. He was drafted in the 12th round of the 1920 draft by the Philadelphia Keystones out of Harvard. After backing up first base for the Keystones in 1923 and 1924, Ingalls was acquired by the Saints in March of 1925 and won the first base job that Spring. He hit well in 1925 (.280/.347/.433, 17, 87). His 17 home runs were tied for the team lead (with Sam Sanderson). His 2 home runs this Spring also lead the club. Despite his diminutive stature (he is generously listed at 5'9"), he showed good power in college, hitting 31 home runs and 57 doubles in 150 career collegiate games. His 1925 season was the first time that power manifested itself in his professional career. All the more impressive because Montreal is such a tough place to hit home runs, particularly for a right handed batter.

Sal Ingalls

06-13-2019, 03:05 PM	#15
mjj55409 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,166	April 5th, 1926 Just five games remain on the Spring schedule, and with the minor league regular seasons getting underway this week, most of the minor league players that were in camp are back with their respective clubs. The roster is set, and now it's just a matter of waiting and preparing for the visit of Brooklyn on Opening Day, April 13th. You can't put too much stock into spring numbers, but I thought it would be interesting to look at the batters that had the best Springs: first baseman Sal Ingalls, left fielder Phil Sandman, and right fielder Jack Cornelison. As a rookie in his first major league camp, it was a pleasure to watch Cornelison. In 31 plate appearances, he had 10 hits, 5 of which went for extra bases. The 5 XBH were tied for the team lead with Phil Sandman, though it took Phil 50 plate appearances to collect his. 26 year old Sal Ingalls is a player who may just be coming into his prime. He was drafted in the 12th round of the 1920 draft by the Philadelphia Keystones out of Harvard. After backing up first base for the Keystones in 1923 and 1924, Ingalls was acquired by the Saints in March of 1925 and won the first base job that Spring. He hit well in 1925 (.280/.347/.433, 17, 87). His 17 home runs were tied for the team lead (with Sam Sanderson). His 2 home runs this Spring also lead the club. Despite his diminutive stature (he is generously listed at 5'9"), he showed good power in college, hitting 31 home runs and 57 doubles in 150 career collegiate games. His 1925 season was the first time that power manifested itself in his professional career. All the more impressive because Montreal is such a tough place to hit home runs, particularly for a right handed batter. Sal Ingalls __________________ FABL -- Chicago Chiefs Last edited by mjj55409; 06-14-2019 at 08:43 AM.