The Washington times., 1927-09-10

ting has been phenomenal; his field
ing has been near perfection. He
has driven in more runs this sea-
son than any man in either league.
At bat he is the most dangerous
hitter know. He is one Of the
greatest young ballplayers to come
along since I've known anything
about the game.
SECOND BASE
frankie Frisch's selection may
create some surprise. The fact
that Rogers Hornsby wasn't men,
toned by any one of the ten
writer's on the writer's committee
will cause even greater surprise.
Frisch has had a remarkable year.
In the field he has performed
stunts almost beyond belief. His
base stealing record stands alone.
In hitting he iS only a stride be.
hind Hornsby. His team spirit has
been one Of the greatest factors
in keeping the Cardinals in the
race.
Without taking anything away
from Hornsby, We feel that Frisch
has been his superior this season
in virtually every department Of
the game. On his record this sea-
son Fordham frankie rates as one
of the truly great second baseman
OF all time-a player without a
weakness. But the selection is
made, not on an all-time record,
but on accomplishment in 1927,
SHORTSTOP
In selecting shortstop for an
An-America team, hit upon Jack.
4 only after careful consideration.
1c Ason lacks something Of han
roft's knowledge and experience,
but he makes up for that in youth
and enthusiasm. AS a double play
man he is without equal in either
league. His arm Is one Of the best
In baseball, and he is q dangerous
hitter at all times, The fact that
ne was out Of the game during q
part or the season can be discount.
ed. Men like Hornsby and Frisch,
both OF whom have played along
side Jack, tell me that he is a per.
feet running mate for any second
baseman. He can range far to the
left or right with equal ease, and
he is deadly on slow hit balls that
require accurate fielding and a
quick throw. Wright looms as a
real contender. but I feel that the
honor belongs to jackson. In all
around play Jackson seems SUI
perior.
THIRD BASE
Third base. like first base, is a
settled issue. Pie Traynor was the
unanimous choice Of the writer's,
and see no reason for disagree.
ment. There are other great third
basemen in the game. Willie Kamm
Is one. So Is OSsie Bluege Of the
Senators. But Traynor is having
one Of his best years, and his hit
ting and fielding have put him in a
class by himself. There's no more
dangerous man on the whole Pirate
club than "Pie" when he's up at
the plate in a pinch, and his field.
ing has been steadily sensational.
He is a standout for the job.
LEFT FIELD
Here is a real cause for argu.
ment. Fat Fothergill, Goose Goslin,
Bib Falk and Bob Meusel are all
great left fielders. Some of them
appeal to the fans more than
Meusel.
Bob is, primarily, a ball players
ball player. The average fan
doesn't appreciate his real worth.
He's a great hitter, he has one of
the best arms in baseball. He's fast
and covers a lot of territory, and
he's always at his best when the
going is toughest.
Bob's long, Looping stride fools lots
OF fans as well as players. He
appears to be loafing. But ne isn't.
There's no outfielder in the business
who can go further after a fly
ball, and none who are more
dangerous up there at the plate.
There are few better base runners
In either league than Meusel. AS
money player" put to the test
in pinch, Bob Meusel comes near
being 100 per cent. He gets my
vote even over such great out
fielders as Fothergill, Goslin, Barn
hart, Falk and all the rest.
CENTER FIELD
AL Simmons was the unanimous
choice of the Writer'S Committee
which ought to make 1t official. A
good many fans, no doubt, will
criticize the selection on the groun(
that Simmons has been out Of th,
game. But he showed enough dur
ing his period Of play to stand Ou