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In baseball, a double play (denoted on statistics sheets by DP) for a team or a fielder is the act of making two outs during the same continuous playing action. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Statistics play an important role in summarizing Baseball performance and evaluating players in the Sport. In baseball slang, making a double play is referred to as "turning two", or as Ernie Harwell has coined it, "two for the price of one". William Earnest "Ernie" Harwell (born January 25, 1918 in Washington Georgia) is a former American Sportscaster, known

Double plays are also known as "the pitcher's best friend" because they disrupt offense more than any other play, except for the rare triple play. In Baseball, a triple play (denoted by TP) is the rare act of making three outs during the same continuous play in baseball Pitchers often select pitches that make a double play more likely (typically a pitch easily hit as a ground ball to a middle infielder) and teams on defense alter infield positions to make a ground ball more likely to be turned into a double play. Because a double play ends an inning in a one-out situation, it makes the scoring of a run impossible in that inning. In a no-out situation with runners at first base and third base, the double play may be so desirable that the defensive team allows a runner to score from third base so that two outs are made and further scoring by the batting team is more difficult.

Double plays initiated by a batter hitting a ground ball (but not a fly ball or line drive) are recorded in the official statistic GIDP, an indicator of one form of batting ineptitude. In Baseball, a line drive is a type of Batted ball, sharply hit and on (or slightly above a level Trajectory. Should a run score on a play in which a batter hits into a double play (the first-and-third or bases loaded, none-out situation), official rules of scoring deny the batter credit for an RBI, although the batter always gets credit for an RBI on a one-out groundout or a fielder's choice play in which a baserunner scores. In Baseball, fielder's choice (abbreviated FC) is a term used to refer to a variety of plays involving an offensive player reaching a base due to the defense's attempt

Contents 1 Types of Double Plays 1.1 Common Double Plays 1.2 Rare Double Plays 2 Strategy 2.1 Summary 3 All Time Single Season Double Play Leaders By Position 3.1 First Base 3.2 Second Base 3.3 Shortstop 3.4 Third Base 3.5 Catcher 3.6 Pitcher 3.7 Left Field 3.8 Center Field 3.9 Right Field 4 References

Types of Double Plays

Common Double Plays

The most common type of double play occurs with a runner on first base and a ground ball hit towards the middle of the infield. First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run A baseball field or baseball diamond is the field upon which the game of Baseball is played The player fielding the ball (generally the shortstop or second baseman) throws to the fielder covering second base, who steps on the base before the runner from first arrives to force that runner out, and then throws the ball to the first baseman to force out the batter for the second out. Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and Third base. Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that In Baseball, a force is a situation when a Baserunner is compelled (or forced) to vacate his time-of-pitch base--and thus try to advance First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run If the ball originated with the shortstop and was then thrown to the second baseman, the play is referred to as a "6-4-3 double play", after the numbers assigned to the players in order of field position; if it is hit to the second baseman and then thrown to the shortstop, it is known as a 4-6-3 double play (6-shortstop, 4-second base, 3-first base; see baseball scorekeeping). Baseball scorekeeping is a shorthand method of recording the details of a Baseball game A slightly less common ground ball double play is the 5-4-3 double play, also called the "Around the Horn" double play which occurs on a ground ball hit to the third baseman (5), who throws to the second baseman (4) at second base, who then throws to the first baseman (3). Comparatively few third basemen succeed often at turning such double plays which require a third baseman with good range and a great throwing arm. Rarer still is a 4-3-6 or 6-3-4 double play in which a middle infielder throws first to the first baseman to retire the batter and the first baseman then throws to the other middle infielder who tags the runner from first base (in that case the force play is no longer in effect).

Double plays also occur on ground balls hit to the pitcher. Most of the time, these double plays will go 1-6-3 (pitcher to shortstop to first baseman), though sometimes these double plays will go pitcher 1-4-3 (pitcher to second baseman to first baseman). 6-3 and 4-3 double plays occur on ground balls to the shortstop or second baseman, respectively, which the fielder takes for an unassisted putout at second before throwing to first. The 3-6-3 double play occurs on a ground ball to the first baseman, who throws to the shorstop at second base before stepping on first. Thus, the shortstop can throw back to the first baseman, who is still able to get the force out at first. Variants of this double play include the 3-6-1 double play (where the pitcher covers first) and the 3-6-4 double play (where the second baseman covers first). Also, the first baseman may choose to retire the batter at first before throwing to the shortstop at second, who then tags the runner coming from first (tag because the force has been removed). More rare double plays include the 1-6-4-3, and the 1-4-6-3 double play. In these, the pitcher will "kick-save" the ball (instinctively knocking down the batted ball with his foot), or the ball will deflect off some other part of the pitcher's body.

Another class of double plays include those in which infielders catch line drives and then throw or run to a base to catch a baserunner who fails to return to the base from which he has started. The batter is out because his ball has been caught on the fly, and a runner is out at another base. For example, if a batter hits a line drive to the second baseman (or any other infielder, or the pitcher) that a baserunner from first base thinks is a clean hit and the second baseman catches before it drops, then the second baseman can throw to first base to the fielder (usually the first baseman) covering the base; should the first baseman either touch first base with any part of his body (usually his feet) or tag the baserunner returning to first (not necessary), then a double play is completed. More rare is an unassisted double play in which the fielder catches a line drive and either tags a runner off base or tags a base that a baserunner cannot return to on time.

On occasion, bad bunts can result in double plays. A bunt is a special type of offensive technique in Baseball or fastpitch softball. An attempted sacrifice bunt may be laid down such that a charging pitcher, first baseman or catcher (the typical initiators of such plays) is able to field the ball, throw to second base to force a runner out, and the shortstop (the usual fielder at second base on a bunt play) then is able to throw to the fielder covering first base (usually the second baseman) to put out the batter. With a runner on first base, should the batter bunt a ball fair as an infield fly, the infield fly rule that protects baserunners is no longer applicable. The Infield Fly Rule in Baseball (specifically rule 605e coupled with the definition in rule section 2 At his discretion, the fielder in position to catch the bunted fly ball may elect to 'trap' the fly ball (that is, put his glove on the ground but over the ball to secure it) or (a fielder is not allowed to drop a ball deliberately to force runners to advance) catch it on a short bounce, in which case the runner at first must reach second base before a throw is made to second base. The fielder covering second base can throw to first base to complete the double play. Should the runner at first stray too far from first base, however, and the infielder catches the pop fly, the infielder gets the out for catching an infield fly and throws to first base to complete the double play.

Rare Double Plays

Another double play occurs when a fly ball is hit to the outfield and caught, but a runner on the basepaths strays too far away from his base. "Fly ball" redirects here for the dog sport see Flyball. The outfield is a Sporting term used in Cricket and Baseball to refer to the area of the Field of play further from the Batsman If the ball is thrown back to that base before the runner returns or tags up to go to the next base, the runner is out along with the batter for a double play. In Baseball, to tag up is to retouch or remain on the runner's Time-of-pitch base until (after the ball is first touched by a Fielder. In a strike-'em-out-throw-'em-out double play, immediately after the batter has swung and missed at the third strike or taken a called third strike, the catcher throws out a baserunner who is attempting to steal second (2-6, usually) or third base (2-5), or some form of rundown play. A rundown, also called a pickle, is a situation in the game of Baseball that occurs when the Baserunner is stranded between two bases and is in jeopardy

Two others involve outfield flies: more commonly, a baserunner tags up from third base on an outfield fly, attempting to score before a throw from the outfielder (more rarely an infielder) can be thrown to the catcher. Should the catcher tag the runner before he can score, the play is considered a double play, and the outfielder is credited with an assist. In Baseball, an assist (denoted by A) is a defensive statistic baseball being the rare sport in which the Similar plays can be made at second base or third base, or in rundown plays on the infield. Many outfield assists are made on such plays, and the most assists made in any given year by a single outfielder is typically about twenty (they need not be made on double plays).

Far rarer is a play in which the runner attempts to advance before the outfielder catches the fly ball. As a rule the double play is completed after the pitcher receives the ball and throws to the base that the runner has left too soon; on appeal the base-runner who left the base too early is called out on the play.

A rare double play that can only take place with the bases loaded is a play in which a sharply-hit ball is fielded by an infielder, who throws to home to force the runner coming in from third. In the sport of Baseball, the bases are loaded when there is a runner on each base (1st 2nd and 3rd The catcher then throws the ball to the fielder covering first base to retire the batter. Such a double play ended the top half of the 8th inning during Game 7 of the 1991 World Series: With one out and the bases loaded, Atlanta's Sid Bream hit a ground ball at Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek, who fielded it and threw it to catcher Brian Harper to retire Lonnie Smith at home. The 1991 World Series was played between the Minnesota Twins (95-67 of the American League and the Atlanta Braves (94-68 of the National League Sidney Eugene "Sid" Bream (born August 3, 1960 in Carlisle Pennsylvania) is an American former Major League Baseball The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kent Allen Hrbek (ˈhɝbɛk born May 21, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) nicknamed "Herbie", is a former American Brian David Harper (born October 16, 1959 in San Pedro California) is a former Catcher in Major League Baseball who played for teams Lonnie Smith (born December 22, 1955 in Chicago Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. Harper then threw back to Hrbek to retire the side. Another variation of this play, in which the pitcher, and not an infielder, first fields the ground ball is the "1-2-3 double play. " Such a play occurred in the no-hit shutout that Jack Morris pitched in 1984. In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting In team sports in American English a shutout (a clean sheet in Soccer) refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring John Scott "Jack" Morris (born May 16, 1955, in St Paul Minnesota) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres (4-1 Alan Trammell, MVP

An unsual DP occurred on 4/12/08, Yankees at Red Sox. The infield was shifted left for Jason Giambi, with a baserunner on first. Giambi grounded to 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia, who threw to the 3rd baseman Kevin Youkilis, who because of the shift actually had to cover 2nd base. Dustin Luis Pedroia (born August 17, 1983 in Woodland California) is a Major League Baseball player for the Boston Red Sox, Kevin Edmund Youkilis (ˈjuːkəlɪs (born March 15, 1979 in Cincinnati Ohio) nicknamed "Youk" and "The Greek God of Walks" is Youkilis tagged second, then turned the DP by throwing to 1st baseman Sean Casey, to get Giambi out. This would therefore be a rare "4-5-3" double play.

Buck Martinez was involved in one of the most incredible double plays on record. After dislocating his ankle and breaking his leg in a home plate collision with the Seattle Mariners' Phil Bradley, Martinez threw the ball to third base in an attempt to catch the advancing runner. When the throw went into left field, the baserunner tried to come home. However, he was tagged out by a sprawled-out Martinez, who had managed to catch the return throw from George Bell on the ground, thus completing what is perhaps the only 9-2-7-2 double play in Major League history.

A bizarre double play occurred in a nationally televised game between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox on August 4, 1985 when both Bobby Meacham and Dale Berra were tagged out at home by Carlton Fisk on a deep drive single to left-center by Rickey Henderson. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Robert "Bobby" Meacham (born August 25, 1960 in Los Angeles CA) is a former Major League Baseball Shortstop. Dale Anthony Berra, aka Boo Boo, (born December 13, 1956 in Ridgewood New Jersey) is a former Major League Baseball player who primarily Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox Rickey Henley Henderson (born as Rickey Nelson Henley, December 25 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder An identical situation would occur again in the 2006 NLDS between the Dodgers and Mets when Russell Martin hit a single to right field and Paul Lo Duca tagged out Jeff Kent and J. D. Drew at the plate.

Strategy

Almost invariably highly desirable to the pitching team and highly undesirable to the batting team, the double play often proves critical to wins and losses of specific games. The pitching team is likely to change pitch selection and defensive alignment to make one of the more common double plays -- the ones involving infield ground balls -- more likely. Batting teams may adapt themselves to thwart or even exploit the situation.

A so-called double-play position involves the second baseman and shortstop moving away from second base so that one of the fielders can field a ground ball and the other can run easily to second base to catch a ball thrown to him so that he can tag the base before the baserunner from first base can reach second base, the infielder tagging second base then throwing to first base to complete the double play. The pitcher tries to throw a pitch in the strike zone that, if hit, is likely to be grounded to an infielder (or the pitcher) and turned into a double play.

In a situation with runners on second and third and fewer than two outs, a team may decide to give an intentional pass to a hitter, often a slow baserunner who is perceived as one of the more dangerous hitters on the team or to the pitcher. A double play is then possible on a ground ball to a middle infielder. However:

(1) a subsequent walk scores a run, and

(2) the batter reaching first base on the intentional walk may score on subsequent plays should no outs be made.

This situation allows a great reward to the pitching team should it succeed in inducing a double play (far less opportunity of scoring) but also great reward to the batting team should it fail.

Batting teams can select lineups to reduce the likelihood of double plays by alternating slow right-handed hitters with left-handed hitters or hitters who are fast baserunners, or by putting a slow-running slugger (typically a catcher) in a low spot in the batting order (often #7 where there is no designated hitter). In a situation where a double play is possible, the batting team can

• attempt to steal second base if it is unoccupied (but only with a fast baserunner)

• sacrifice bunt, which concedes an out but advances the baserunner and prevents a double play

• either avoid swinging at pitches likely to become infield ground outs or foul them off

• avoid pulling the ball (a ground ball "pulled" by a right-handed batter to the left side of the infield is a likely double-play ball)

• hit and run, a play in which the baserunner on first runs to second immediately after the pitch is thrown in the hope that the batter makes contact with the pitch

• try to hit the ball as a long fly ball, ideally a home run

All of these strategies entail risk and may be either inappropriate or impossible, depending on the situation. In Baseball, a stolen base occurs when a Baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the Pitcher is delivering the ball to Home plate A hit and run is a play in Baseball in which the Baserunners are in motion before the ball is hit and the batter attempts to make contact with the A stolen base attempt ensures that the runner on first base is either at second (making a double play impossible) or out (likewise, but with an out and the loss of a baserunner). Some batters cannot bunt well, and poor bunts can themselves result in double plays. Avoiding the double-play pitch may mean taking a called strike. Trying not to pull the ball decreases the possibility of a home run that scores two or more runs. The hit-and-run play requires that the batter hit the ball, lest the baserunner be caught stealing on a throw from the catcher to the shortstop or second baseman covering second base and makes a pick-off of a baserunner more likely. A strikeout-prone hitter who swings wildly in the hope of getting a pitch that he can hit as a long fly ball as a sacrifice fly, double, triple, or home run is more likely to strike out.

Because the rarer double plays require baserunning errors, no team relies upon them to get out of a bad situation unless the opportunity arises.

Even extreme strikeout pitchers such as Randy Johnson or Pedro Martínez have to rely on double plays to be effective. For other people named Randy Johnson see Randy Johnson (disambiguation Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963 in Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the Pitchers of lesser distinction often need double plays just to remain in the game.

The ability to "make the pivot" on an infield double play, i. e. receive a throw from the third-base side, then turn and throw the ball to first in time to force-out the batsman, while avoiding being "taken out" by the runner, is considered to be a key skill for a second baseman. Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a Baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that

Cal Ripken, Jr. holds the major league record for most double plays grounded into in a career, with 350. He also holds the American League record for most double plays made by a shortstop. Both records are a consequence of his longevity as a player and the long grass at the Baltimore baseball stadium (Camden Yards and Memorial Stadium). The Camden Yards Sports Complex is located in Baltimore Maryland. Memorial Stadium was a Sports Stadium in Baltimore Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street Ripken was also a reasonably powerful hitter who frequently hit near the middle of the batting order and did not strike out at a high rate; this means that he frequently came to the plate with runners on base, was expected to make solid contact (as opposed to bunting) and usually put the ball in play, all factors contributing to having a high number of GIDP.

Summary

For every 100 double plays that go 6-4-3, there are:

• 83 which go 4-6-3
• 53 which go 5-4-3
• 27 which go 6-3
• 20 which go 1-6-3
• 19 which go 4-3
• 9 which go 3-6-3
• 5 which go 3-6-1
• 4 which go 1-4-3
• 4 which go 3-6

All Time Single Season Double Play Leaders By Position

First Base

1. Ferris Fain: 194 (1949)
2. Ferris Fain: 192 (1950)
3. Donn Clendenon: 182 (1966)
4. Albert Pujols: 175 (St. Ferris Roy Fain ( May 29 1921 - October 18 2001) was a Major League First basemen for the Philadelphia Athletics Ferris Roy Fain ( May 29 1921 - October 18 2001) was a Major League First basemen for the Philadelphia Athletics Donn Alvin Clendenon ( July 15, 1935 – September 17, 2005) was a First baseman in Major League Baseball. José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (IPA /puˌˡxols/ (born January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (nicknamed Prince Albert Louis Cardinals, 2005)
5. Ron Jackson: 175 (1979)
6. Gil Hodges: 171 (1951)
7. Mickey Vernon: 168 (1949)
8. Carlos Delgado: 167 (Toronto Blue Jays, 2001)
9. Ted Kluszewski: 166 (1954)
10. Rudy York: 163 (1944)

Second Base

1. Bill Mazeroski: 161 (1966)
2. Jerry Priddy: 150 (1950)
3. Bill Mazeroski: 144 (1961)
4. Dave Cash: 141 (1974)
5. Nellie Fox: 141 (1957)
6. Carlos Baerga: 138 (1992)
7. Bill Mazeroski: 138 (1962)
8. Buddy Myer: 138 (1935)
9. Red Schoendienst: 137 (1954)
10. Jackie Robinson:137 (1951)
11. Jerry Coleman: 137 (1950)

Shortstop

1. Rick Burleson: 149 (1980)
2. Roy Smalley: 144 (1979)
3. Bobby Wine:: 137 (1970)
4. Lou Boudreau:134 (1944)
5. Spike Owen: 133 (1986)
6. Rey Sanchez: 130 (Kansas City Royals/Atlanta Braves, 2001)
7. Rafael Ramirez: 130 (1982)
8. Jack Wilson: 129 (Pittsburgh Pirates, 2004)
9. Roy McMillan: 129 (1954)
10. Gene Alley: 128 (1966)
11. Vern Stephens: 128 (1949)
12. Hod Ford: 128 (1928)

Third Base

1. Graig Nettles: 54 (1971)
2. Harlond Clift: 50 (1937)
3. Johnny Pesky: 48 (1949)
4. Paul Molitor: 48 (1982)
5. Sammy Hale: 46 (1927)
6. Clete Boyer: 46 (1965)
7. Gary Gaetti: 46 (1983)
8. Eddie Yost: 45 (1950)
9. Frank Malzone: 45 (1961)
10. Darrell Evans: 45 (1972)

Catcher

1. Steve O’Neill: 36 (1916)
2. Frankie Hayes: 29 (1945)
3. Yogi Berra: 25 (1951)
4. Ray Schalk: 25 (1916)
5. Tom Haller: 23 (1968)
6. Muddy Ruel:23 (1924)
7. Jack Lapp: 23 (1915)
8. Bob O’Farrell: 22 (1922)
9. Steve O’Neill: 22 (1914)
10. Wes Westrum: 21 (1950)
11. Gabby Hartnett: 21 (1927)

Pitcher

1. Bob Lemon: 15 (Cleveland Indians, 1953)
2. Randy Jones: 12 (San Diego Padres, 1976)
3. Curt Davis: 12 (Philadelphia Phillies, 1934)
4. Eddie Rommell: 12 (Phladelphia Athletics, 1924)
5. Kirk Rueter: 11 (San Francisco Giants, 2001)
6. Gene Bearden: 11 (Cleveland Indians, 1948)
7. Burleigh Grimes: 11 (Brooklyn Dodgers, 1925)
8. Art Nehf: 11 (New York Giants, 1920)
9. Scott Perry: 11 (Philadelphia Athletics, 1919)
10. Tom Rogers: 11 (Philadelphia Athletics, 1919)

Left Field

1. Jimmy Sheckard: 12 (Chicago Cubs, 1911)
2. Max Carey: 10 (Pittsburgh Pirates, 1912)
3. Alfonso Soriano: 9 (Washington Nationals, 2006)
4. Duffy Lewis: 9 (Boston Red Sox, 1910)
5. Harry Stovey: 9 (Philadelphia Athletics, 1889)
6. Kip Selbach: 8 (New York Giants, 1900)
7. Ed Delahanty: 8 (Philadelphia Phillies, 1893) [*includes 17 games in CF]
8. Albert Belle: 7 (Cleveland Indians, 1993)
9. Zack Wheat: 7 (Brooklyn Superbas, 1913)
10. Sherry Magee: 7 (Philadelphia Phillies, 1907)
11. Joe Kelley: 7 (Brooklyn Superbas, 1899)
12. Jesse Burkett: 7 (Cleveland Spiders, 1892)
13. Billy Hamilton: 7 (Philadelphia Phillies, 1892)
14. Billy Hamilton: 7 (Philadelphia Phillies, 1891)

Center Field

1. Happy Felsch: 15 (Chicago White Sox, 1919)
2. Tom Brown: 13 (Louisville Colonels, 1893)
3. Mike Griffin: 12 (Brooklyn Grooms, 1895)
4. Cy Seymour: 12 (Cincinnati Reds, 1905)
5. Ginger Beaumont: 12 (Boston Doves, 1907)
6. Tris Speaker: 12 (Boston Red Sox, 1909)
7. Tris Speaker: 12 (Boston Red Sox, 1914)
8. Bill Lange: 11 (Chicago Orphans, 1899)
9. Fielder Jones: 11 (Chicago White Sox, 1902)
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11. Burt Shotton: 11 (St. Burton Edwin Shotton ( October 18, 1884 — July 29, 1962) was an American player manager, coach and scout Louis Browns, 1913)

Right Field

1. Jimmy Sheckard: 14 (Baltimore Orioles, 1899)
2. Tom Brown: 12 (Pittsburg Alleghenys, 1886)
3. Tommy McCarthy: 12 (St. Samuel James Tilden "Jimmy" Sheckard ( November 23, 1878 - January 15, 1947) was an American Left fielder Thomas Francis Michael "Tommy" McCarthy ( July 24 1863 &ndash August 5 1922) was a 19th century Major League Baseball Louis Browns, 1888)
4. Jimmy Bannon: 12 (Boston Beaneaters, 1894)
5. Danny Green: 12 (Chicago Orphans, 1899)
6. Ty Cobb: 12 (Detroit Tigers, 1907)
7. Mel Ott: 12 (New York Giants, 1929)
8. Sam Thompson: 11 (Detroit Wolverines, 1886)
9. Tommy McCarthy: 11 (St. Daniel ("Danny" Thomas Green (born March 9 1973) is a retired Australian professional Light Heavyweight Boxer Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb (December 18 1886 – July 17 1961 nicknamed " The Georgia Peach," was a baseball player and is regarded by historians Melvin Thomas "Mel" Ott ( March 2, 1909 – November 21, 1958) nicknamed "Master Melvin" was a Major League Baseball Samuel Luther Thompson ( March 5, 1860 - November 7, 1922) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player Thomas Francis Michael "Tommy" McCarthy ( July 24 1863 &ndash August 5 1922) was a 19th century Major League Baseball Louis Browns, 1889)
10. Sam Thompson: 11 (Philadelphia Phillies, 1896)
11. Jimmy Sebring: 11 (Pittsburgh Pirates, 1903)
12. Chief Wilson: 11 (St. Samuel Luther Thompson ( March 5, 1860 - November 7, 1922) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player James Dennison Sebring ( March 22, 1882 in Liberty Pennsylvania - December 22, 1909 in Williamsport Pennsylvania) was John Owen "Chief" Wilson ( August 21, 1883 - February 22, 1954) was a Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Louis Cardinals, 1914)

References

• James, Bill (2002). The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract. The Free Press. ISBN 0-684-80697-5.  

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Career GIDP leaders, Baseball-Reference.com

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