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When did Joe Tinker start Joe Tinker's career?
Tinker was the starting shortstop for the Chicago Cubs from 1902 to 1912.
Was he known for anything during this time as a shortstop?
He 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?