06/01/1936 |
Drafted in the 1936 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 5, 5th overall pick) by the Saint John Sasquatches, out of college (Western Ontario). |
07/01/1936 |
Failed to sign with the Saint John Sasquatches organization and will return the next first-year player draft. |
01/01/1937 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 8 (6); Power: 4 (4); Eye: 8 (7). |
06/01/1937 |
Drafted in the 1937 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 7, 7th overall pick) by the Halifax Golden Giants, out of college (Western Ontario). |
06/21/1937 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Halifax Golden Giants organization with a signing bonus of $20,000. |
01/01/1938 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 9 (6); Power: 5 (4); Eye: 10 (7). |
05/02/1938 |
Named the #37 prospect in the RCB |
08/01/1938 |
Wins the RCB RMB Rookie of the Month Award. |
08/17/1938 |
Injured (dislocated finger), day-to-day for 1 day. |
09/27/1938 |
Wins the 1938 RCB RMB Order of the Glove at LF. |
09/30/1938 |
Finished 2nd in 1938 RCB RMB King's Newcomer of the Year voting. |
10/13/1938 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,976 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1939 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 10 (6); Power: 7 (4); Eye: 11 (7). |
07/10/1939 |
Wins the RCB RMB Player of the Week Award. |
08/14/1939 |
Injured (torn meniscus (knee)), out for 5 weeks. |
10/03/1939 |
Wins the 1939 RCB RMB Order of the Glove at LF. |
10/05/1939 |
Wins the 1939 RCB RMB Order of the Stick at LF. |
10/19/1939 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,152 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1940 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 11 (6); Power: 8 (4); Eye: 11 (7). |
08/01/1940 |
Wins the RCB RMB Batter of the Month Award. |
08/14/1940 |
Injured (mild calf strain), day-to-day for 1 day. |
09/10/1940 |
Wins the 1940 The King's Cup with the Halifax Golden Giants. |
09/17/1940 |
Injured (herniated disc (back)), out for 5 weeks. |
09/26/1940 |
Won the 1940 Professional North Atlantic Baseball Atlantic Cup with the Halifax Golden Giants! |
10/01/1940 |
Signed a 8-year contract extension worth a total of $151,000 with the Halifax Golden Giants organization. |
10/05/1940 |
Wins the 1940 RCB RMB Order of the Glove at CF. |
10/07/1940 |
Wins the 1940 RCB RMB Order of the Stick at CF. |
10/11/1940 |
Finished 2nd in 1940 RCB RMB Commonwealth of Nations' Order of the Bat voting. |
01/01/1941 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 11 (6); Power: 8 (4); Eye: 13 (7). |
06/20/1941 |
Injured (fractured ankle), out for 3 months. |
09/09/1941 |
Wins the 1941 The King's Cup with the Halifax Golden Giants. |
09/18/1941 |
Won the 1941 Professional North Atlantic Baseball Atlantic Cup with the Halifax Golden Giants! |
01/01/1942 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 13 (7); Power: 8 (4); Eye: 13 (7). |
06/25/1942 |
Was selected to the 1942 Royal Commonwealth Baseball All-Star Game. |
10/03/1942 |
Wins the 1942 RCB RMB Order of the Stick at CF. |
10/07/1942 |
Finished 3rd in 1942 RCB RMB Commonwealth of Nations' Order of the Bat voting. |
01/01/1943 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 12 (6); Power: 8 (4); Eye: 13 (7). |
04/17/1943 |
Injured (strained oblique), out for 2 weeks. |
06/24/1943 |
Injured (oblique strain), out for 1-2 weeks. |
07/26/1943 |
Wins the RCB RMB Player of the Week Award. |
01/01/1944 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 11 (6); Power: 8 (4); Eye: 12 (7). |
05/26/1944 |
Injured (bruised ankle), day-to-day for 1 day. |
06/01/1944 |
Wins the RCB RMB Batter of the Month Award. |
06/20/1944 |
Injured (mild calf strain), day-to-day for 2 days. |
06/25/1944 |
Was selected to the 1944 Royal Commonwealth Baseball All-Star Game. |
07/24/1944 |
Wins the RCB RMB Player of the Week Award. |
07/31/1944 |
Injured (torn thumb ligament), out for 2 weeks. |
08/24/1944 |
Injured (wrist soreness), day-to-day for 4 days. |
09/30/1944 |
Wins the 1944 RCB RMB Order of the Glove at CF. |
10/02/1944 |
Wins the 1944 RCB RMB Order of the Stick at CF. |
10/06/1944 |
Finished 2nd in 1944 RCB RMB Commonwealth of Nations' Order of the Bat voting. |
01/01/1945 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 11 (6); Power: 8 (4); Eye: 13 (7). |
04/20/1945 |
Injured (strained oblique), out for 6 weeks. |
06/04/1945 |
Wins the RCB RMB Player of the Week Award. |
06/25/1945 |
Was selected to the 1945 Royal Commonwealth Baseball All-Star Game. |
07/01/1945 |
Wins the RCB RMB Batter of the Month Award. |
07/08/1945 |
Injured (bruised thigh), day-to-day for 4 days. |
07/30/1945 |
Wins the RCB RMB Player of the Week Award. |
10/04/1945 |
Wins the 1945 RCB RMB Order of the Glove at CF. |
10/06/1945 |
Wins the 1945 RCB RMB Order of the Stick at CF. |
10/10/1945 |
Wins the 1945 RCB RMB Commonwealth of Nations' Order of the Bat. |
01/01/1946 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 11 (6); Power: 7 (4); Eye: 14 (8). |
04/03/1946 |
Injured (recurring back spasms), out for 4 weeks. |
06/25/1946 |
Was selected to the 1946 Royal Commonwealth Baseball All-Star Game. |
09/29/1946 |
Wins the 1946 RCB RMB Order of the Glove at CF. |
10/01/1946 |
Wins the 1946 RCB RMB Order of the Stick at CF. |
10/05/1946 |
Finished 3rd in 1946 RCB RMB Commonwealth of Nations' Order of the Bat voting. |
01/01/1947 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 10 (6); Power: 7 (4); Eye: 14 (8). |
03/31/1947 |
Injured (torn thumb ligament), out for 2 weeks. |
05/21/1947 |
Injured (rotator cuff strain), out for 2-3 weeks. |
06/25/1947 |
Was selected to the 1947 Royal Commonwealth Baseball All-Star Game. |
06/30/1947 |
Wins the RCB RMB Player of the Week Award. |
07/21/1947 |
Wins the RCB RMB Player of the Week Award. |
08/25/1947 |
Injured (mild hip strain), day-to-day for one week. |
10/09/1947 |
Finished 3rd in 1947 RCB RMB Commonwealth of Nations' Order of the Bat voting. |
01/01/1948 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 10 (5); Power: 7 (4); Eye: 14 (8). |
06/25/1948 |
Was selected to the 1948 Royal Commonwealth Baseball All-Star Game. |
08/21/1948 |
Injured (shoulder soreness), day-to-day for 1-2 weeks. |
09/06/1948 |
Wins the 1948 The King's Cup with the Halifax Golden Giants. |
09/30/1948 |
Wins the 1948 RCB RMB Order of the Glove at LF. |
10/02/1948 |
Wins the 1948 RCB RMB Order of the Stick at LF. |
10/16/1948 |
Became a free agent. |
11/20/1948 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $78,000 with the Fredericton Salamanders organization. |
01/01/1949 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 9 (5); Power: 7 (4); Eye: 14 (8). |
05/20/1949 |
Injured (torn ankle ligaments), out for 4 weeks. |
08/21/1949 |
Injured (hand soreness), day-to-day for 5 days. |
01/01/1950 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 9 (5); Power: 7 (4); Eye: 15 (8). |
09/21/1950 |
Retired from professional baseball. |
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES |
Year |
GS |
Rank |
1940 |
103 |
9 |
1942 |
104 |
6 |
1946 |
105 |
8 |
1948 |
105 |
3 |
|
Year |
PA |
Rank |
1940 |
449 |
9 |
1942 |
476 |
3 |
1943 |
445 |
9 |
1946 |
488 |
3 |
1948 |
440 |
5 |
|
Year |
AB |
Rank |
1940 |
387 |
8 |
1942 |
421 |
5 |
1943 |
387 |
10 |
1944 |
371 |
10 |
1946 |
415 |
4 |
1948 |
364 |
6 |
|
Year |
H |
Rank |
1942 |
112 |
10 |
1944 |
107 |
10 |
1945 |
113 |
8 |
1946 |
120 |
6 |
|
Year |
K |
Rank |
1938 |
52 |
5 |
1939 |
83 |
2 |
1940 |
63 |
5 |
1942 |
49 |
3 |
1943 |
50 |
7 |
1946 |
52 |
6 |
1948 |
47 |
5 |
|
Year |
TB |
Rank |
1939 |
175 |
8 |
1940 |
184 |
7 |
1942 |
189 |
6 |
1943 |
153 |
8 |
1944 |
163 |
3 |
1945 |
176 |
3 |
1946 |
183 |
5 |
1947 |
159 |
9 |
|
Year |
2B |
Rank |
1939 |
21 |
9 |
1942 |
21 |
10 |
1944 |
20 |
9 |
1945 |
21 |
8 |
1946 |
23 |
5 |
|
Year |
3B |
Rank |
1939 |
10 |
5 |
1943 |
5 |
9 |
1945 |
6 |
8 |
1946 |
11 |
2 |
1947 |
6 |
6 |
|
Year |
HR |
Rank |
1939 |
11 |
5 |
1940 |
20 |
1 |
1942 |
18 |
1 |
1943 |
10 |
2 |
1944 |
10 |
1 |
1945 |
10 |
1 |
1946 |
6 |
10 |
1947 |
11 |
4 |
1948 |
9 |
6 |
|
Year |
SB |
Rank |
1938 |
6 |
9 |
1939 |
7 |
8 |
1940 |
9 |
6 |
1941 |
7 |
10 |
1942 |
7 |
8 |
|
Year |
RBI |
Rank |
1939 |
65 |
4 |
1940 |
83 |
2 |
1942 |
65 |
3 |
1943 |
54 |
6 |
1944 |
66 |
1 |
1945 |
53 |
6 |
1947 |
53 |
10 |
1948 |
53 |
5 |
|
Year |
R |
Rank |
1940 |
74 |
2 |
1942 |
68 |
4 |
1943 |
63 |
3 |
1944 |
54 |
4 |
1945 |
54 |
10 |
1946 |
65 |
2 |
1947 |
64 |
7 |
1948 |
58 |
4 |
|
Year |
BB |
Rank |
1940 |
45 |
4 |
1942 |
46 |
4 |
1943 |
52 |
8 |
1945 |
43 |
6 |
1946 |
62 |
3 |
1947 |
54 |
7 |
1948 |
68 |
4 |
|
Year |
IBB |
Rank |
1940 |
3 |
9 |
1945 |
3 |
8 |
1946 |
5 |
5 |
1947 |
4 |
5 |
|
Year |
HP |
Rank |
1938 |
4 |
3 |
1940 |
2 |
6 |
1944 |
2 |
8 |
1946 |
2 |
7 |
|
Year |
SH |
Rank |
1940 |
7 |
4 |
1946 |
7 |
5 |
|
Year |
SF |
Rank |
1939 |
4 |
4 |
1940 |
8 |
1 |
1942 |
8 |
1 |
1944 |
4 |
8 |
1948 |
5 |
3 |
|
Year |
EBH |
Rank |
1939 |
42 |
5 |
1940 |
36 |
10 |
1942 |
40 |
7 |
1943 |
30 |
5 |
1944 |
33 |
6 |
1945 |
37 |
2 |
1946 |
40 |
2 |
1947 |
30 |
10 |
|
Year |
AVG |
Rank |
1939 |
.275 |
8 |
1944 |
.288 |
6 |
1945 |
.339 |
1 |
1946 |
.289 |
7 |
1947 |
.332 |
2 |
|
Year |
OBP |
Rank |
1940 |
.346 |
10 |
1944 |
.346 |
6 |
1945 |
.415 |
1 |
1946 |
.383 |
3 |
1947 |
.429 |
2 |
1948 |
.352 |
7 |
|
Year |
SLG |
Rank |
1939 |
.477 |
3 |
1940 |
.475 |
8 |
1942 |
.449 |
7 |
1943 |
.395 |
9 |
1944 |
.439 |
5 |
1945 |
.529 |
1 |
1946 |
.441 |
6 |
1947 |
.523 |
2 |
|
Year |
RC |
Rank |
1939 |
57.94 |
6 |
1940 |
68.53 |
6 |
1942 |
65.87 |
4 |
1943 |
54.88 |
9 |
1944 |
59.10 |
3 |
1945 |
76.62 |
1 |
1946 |
75.88 |
1 |
1947 |
74.31 |
3 |
1948 |
52.46 |
9 |
|
Year |
RC/27 |
Rank |
1938 |
5.34 |
9 |
1939 |
5.59 |
5 |
1940 |
6.15 |
8 |
1942 |
5.46 |
8 |
1944 |
5.82 |
2 |
1945 |
9.11 |
1 |
1946 |
6.67 |
1 |
1947 |
9.38 |
1 |
1948 |
4.87 |
8 |
|
Year |
ISO |
Rank |
1939 |
.202 |
3 |
1940 |
.202 |
5 |
1942 |
.183 |
6 |
1943 |
.142 |
3 |
1944 |
.151 |
5 |
1945 |
.189 |
1 |
1946 |
.152 |
6 |
1947 |
.191 |
2 |
1948 |
.124 |
8 |
|
Year |
WOBA |
Rank |
1939 |
.348 |
6 |
1942 |
.360 |
9 |
1944 |
.365 |
3 |
1945 |
.431 |
1 |
1946 |
.369 |
3 |
1947 |
.422 |
1 |
1948 |
.341 |
10 |
|
Year |
OPS |
Rank |
1938 |
.752 |
9 |
1939 |
.800 |
4 |
1940 |
.822 |
10 |
1942 |
.783 |
8 |
1943 |
.736 |
10 |
1944 |
.786 |
3 |
1945 |
.944 |
1 |
1946 |
.824 |
2 |
1947 |
.952 |
1 |
|
Year |
WAR |
Rank |
1938 |
2.5 |
4 |
1939 |
3.1 |
3 |
1940 |
3.7 |
5 |
1941 |
2.1 |
9 |
1942 |
4.0 |
2 |
1943 |
3.0 |
6 |
1944 |
3.9 |
1 |
1945 |
5.4 |
1 |
1946 |
4.6 |
1 |
1947 |
4.0 |
2 |
1948 |
3.4 |
3 |
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