Heller Dave - Parisian Bob Caruthers Baseball's First Two - Way Star - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Before Shohei Ohtani and Babe Ruth there was Robert Lee " Parisian Bob" Caruthers (1865 - 1911). A wunderkind pitcher and right fielder known throughout the country he was the star on the mound for five league championships in 10 years and one of two players in history - - along with Ruth - - to lead the Major Leagues in ER a+ (adjusted earned run average) and OPS+ (on - base plus slugging plus). Coming from a wealthy family Caruthers had something other players didn't - - leverage. This resulted in several holdouts including one which took him to Europe. This first full - length biography rediscovers one of baseball's most interesting characters and first two - way stars.
Title: Parisian Bob Caruthers Baseball's First Two - Way Star
Author(s): Heller Dave
Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc
Barcode: 9781476691800
Pages: 232 Pages, 44 Photos, Notes, Bibliography, Index
Publication Date: 2/28/2024
Category: Baseball