Gavvy Cravath
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Players Baseball Gavvy Cravath

Gavvy Cravath, also known as “Cactus”, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1908 to 1920. He was a right fielder and right-handed batter who was known for his powerful hitting. He was one of the first players to use a batting stance that featured a high leg kick, which allowed him to generate more

Gavvy Cravath, also known as “Cactus”, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1908 to 1920. He was a right fielder and right-handed batter who was known for his powerful hitting. He was one of the first players to use a batting stance that featured a high leg kick, which allowed him to generate more

Career Batting Stats

NL 1908-1920

AVG

.287

Hits

1,134

OBP

.380

OPS

.858

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

A-

Power

B+

Speed

A-

Durability

B

Range

D-

Arm

A-

Career Timeline

1908

Boston Red Sox (AL)

Player

1909

Chicago White Sox (AL)

Player

1909

Washington Senators (AL)

Player

1912-1920

Philadelphia Phillies (NL)

Player

1919-1920

Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)

Manager

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