12-12-2022, 10:20 AM
It was Smoky Joe Wood. Terrific pitcher, career 117-57, played with Ruth on the Red Sox in 1914 and 1915.
In 1918, Wood was playing for Cleveland and it was Wood's first full season as a batter. He equaled Ruth in batting average (.296/.300), RBIs (66/61), total bases (176/170) and runs scored (41/50).
In 1918, Wood was playing for Cleveland and it was Wood's first full season as a batter. He equaled Ruth in batting average (.296/.300), RBIs (66/61), total bases (176/170) and runs scored (41/50).
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