Complex sentence: Although he was a better than average hitter, he lacked skill in the field, for his career, he hit.287 in 170 games, but in his 111 games at shortstop, he totalled 161 errors for a.744 fielding percentage.
Split into simpler sentences: Although he was a better than average hitter, he lacked skill in the field. For his career, he hit.287 in 170 games, but in his 111 games at shortstop, he totaled 161 errors for a.744 fielding percentage.