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Dot Fulghum
James Lavoisier "Dot" Fulghum (July 4, 1900 – November 2, 1947) was an American professional baseball player who appeared in two games with the 1921 Philadelphia Athletics season, 1921 Philadelphia Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). Listed at and , he batted and threw right-handed. Biography Fulghum played college baseball at Auburn University, where he was selected to the 1921 College Baseball All-Southern Team. He was signed by the Philadelphia Athletics in late April 1921. He was assigned to the Minor League Baseball, minor league Augusta Georgians of the South Atlantic League, where he Batting average (baseball), batted .279 in 75 games during the 1921 season. Fulghum made two appearances for the Athletics during September 1921, his only Major League Baseball, major league games. He was hitless in two at bats, and drew one base on balls, walk. His first appearance came against the Cleveland Indians on September 15, in the first game of a home Doubleheader (baseball), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinch Hitter
In baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute Batting (baseball), batter. Batters can be substituted at any time while the dead ball (baseball), ball is dead (not in active play); the manager (baseball), manager may use any player who has not yet entered the game as a substitute. Unlike basketball, American football or ice hockey, and in a similar way to association football, baseball does not have a "free substitution rule" (at the professional level) and thus the replaced player is not allowed back into that game. The pinch hitter assumes the spot in the batting order of the player whom he replaces. Pinch hitters are commonly used to replace a weak hitter (often the pitcher) or to gain a Platoon system, platoon advantage. The player chosen to be a pinch hitter is often a backup infielder or outfielder whose defensive skills are limited. In Major League Baseball (MLB), catchers are less likely to be called upon to pinch-hit, because most teams have only two catchers. Pitchers are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
