1921-1923
PINKY PITTENGER   UT

“Pinky Pittenger stands head and shoulders above all other rookies in ability,” read one widely published story in the late spring. “He will be a hard man for even a veteran to keep on the bench.” Though typically an infielder, Pinky was used more often in the outfield in 1921. He got into 40 games in all, with 98 plate appearances. He hit for just a .198 average, and had only five RBIs ...

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