The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-20
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the boys, and in his difficult position on the diamond he fielded s47 per cent last season. At the bat last year he did not do as well as might have been expected, He has a great way of hitting the ball when hits are needed, however and in this respect he is valuable. The shortstop looks better and says he feels better than he ever did in his life and good work Is expected of him.
 Another Catcher Needed
 Behind the bat Elliott. the New York State leaguer, is q wonder. He is little but he is capable. He Is always full of life and will no doubt prove big factor fiji the way of steadying pitchers when the game grows close and when acute situa- tions arise. Elliott is said to be born hitter. In the New York State league last season he batted .297 per cent, and he gives promise of proving a valuable man to the Baron team.
 But Elliott can not do all of the work himself. Manager Molesworth needs an other good catcher, and he needs one bad. O Brien, the boy who has been playing in the games against the Ath- letics, has only been loaned to Manager Molesworth by Zanesville. O.. and this boy must return in week or two. There seems to be some doubt as to whether or not Paddy Kane will be retained. Kane has shown an ugly disposition of late and if he stays with the Barcns 1t is doubtful whether he will be a will ling worker. Moley states that a little later he will be able to get a man with big league experience in which case he will be well fixed behind the bat. Boyle, another youngster from New York State league, will doubtless come around, but the Barons need at least one 'old head behind the bat and Moley realizes this.
 The Pitching Staff
 With reference to the pitchers, Moles worth has eight men from which to draw his staff. McTigue, the Nashville amateur is the most promising of the new men. This twirler, a mere boy, pitched a great game against the Ath- letics Thursday. The big leaguers found him with but little success and with little experience he will undoubtedly make great sharpshooter. Lower the Western leaguer did not show up well in Fridays game, although 1t was his first day out, he was sore and by no means in shape. Williams, a kansan, Is a big fellow with big reputation, and. although he Is weak at the bat, he may develop Into great man In the rife pit. Wagner Is a New York State league man, who comes to Slagtown with a good reputation. He is rather small but did
 
 has all of the requisite ability but he Is lacking in physical strength. Schopp Is a wonder to certain extent. He pitches an easy ball. but one which batters find with little success. His great failing is that of letting down during the latter part of the game. Manuel. Fleharty and Robinson are all fair pitchers and they should win at least half of their games. Mcbride, the new left fielder, Is fast man. but from all appearances he is weak at the bat. Moley should give him | some good training in this respect. 1 Molesworth. in center and McGllvray in | right are a two-thirds portion of a gilt | edge outfeld.
 How the Barons Batted Taking last seasons averages the | Barons as a team are .256 hitters, pitch | CTS being excluded. This team average | Is not bad, and if the locals maintain the l same average this season they should | come out all right. The following table | shows the records of the players last season: