Conversation so far:
When did Joe Tinker start his career?
1902
Was Joe Tinker known for anything during his early time as a shortstop?
Joe Tinker was a speedy runner, stealing an average of 28 bases a season and even stealing home twice in one game on July 28, 1910.

Question: So he was a good runner, but could he bat?
Self-contained rewrite: So Joe Tinker was a good runner, but could he bat?