Parisian Bob Caruthers : Baseball's First Two-Way Star

Before Shohei Ohtani and Babe Ruth there was Robert Lee "Parisian Bob" Caruthers (1865-1911). A wunderkind pitcher and right fielder known throughout the country, he was the star on the mound for five league championships in 10 years, and one of two players in history--along with Ruth--to lead the Major Leagues in ERA (adjusted earned run average) and OPS (on-base plus slugging plus). Coming from a wealthy family, Caruthers had something other players didn't--leverage. This resulted in several holdouts, including one which took him to Europe. This first full-length biography rediscovers one of baseball's most interesting characters and first two-way stars.

Author: Dave Heller

Publisher: McFarland

Publication Date: Feb 28, 2024

Number of Pages: 233 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1476691800

ISBN-13: 9781476691800