A is for Alex The great Alexander More Goose eggs he pitched Than a popular gander Grover Cleveland Alexander Position Pitcher Major-League Seasons 1911 30 Teams Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs St Louis Cardinals Batted Right Threw Right Height 6-foot-1 Weight 185 pounds Career Numbers 373 wins 208 losses 2 56 ERA
B is for Bresnahan Back of the plate The Cubs were his love And McGraw his hate Roger Philip Bresnahan Position Catcher Major-League Seasons 1897 1900 15 Teams Washington Senators Chicago Orphans Cubs Baltimore Orioles New York Giants St Louis Cardinals Batted Right Threw Right Height 5-foot-9 Weight 200 pounds Career Numbers 279 BA 26 HR 530 RBI 7
C is for Cobb Who grew spikes and not corn And made all the basemen Wish they weren’t born Tyrus Raymond Cobb Position Center Fielder Major-League Seasons 1905 28 Teams Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Batted Left Threw Right Height 6-foot-1 Weight 175 pounds Career Numbers 366 BA 117 HR 1,938 RBI 9
