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Tom Oliver (baseball)
Thomas Noble Oliver (January 15, 1903 – February 26, 1988) was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played from through to for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at tall and , Oliver batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama. Oliver was a Batting (baseball)#Types of hitters, slap hitter who rarely tried to drive the ball. As an outfielder, his arm and speed were already well above average, while his graceful style prompted baseball historian Fred Lieb to compare him to Joe DiMaggio and Tris Speaker. In his rookie season for Boston, Oliver led the American League in games played (154), putout, outs (472) and at-bats (646), while hitting a career-high .293 and leading his team in run (baseball), runs (86), hit (baseball), hits (186) and single (baseball), singles (153). He enjoyed another good season in 1931, when he hit .276 and posted career-numbers in double (baseball), doubles (35) and run batted in, RBI (75). He also led his team in singles (122), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Center Fielder
A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball and softball fielding position between left field and right field. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the center fielder is assigned the number 8. Position description Outfielders must cover large distances, so speed, instincts and quickness to react to the ball are key. They must be able to catch fly balls above their heads and on the run. They must be able to throw the ball accurately over a long distance to be effective. As well as the requirements above, the center fielder must be the outfielder who has the best combination of speed and throwing distance. The center fielder "covers more 'grass' than any other player" (see photo) and, most likely, will catch the most fly balls. The position also has the greatest responsibility among the three outfielders for coordinating their play to prevent collisions when converging on a fly ball, and on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
