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 power when he swung.

Cravath was a six-time All-Star and led the National League in home runs six times. He was the first player to hit more than 20 home runs in a season, and he set the single-season record for home runs with 24 in 1915. He also led the league in runs batted in (RBIs) four times and was the first player to drive in more than 100 runs in a season.

Cravath was a member of the Philadelphia Phillies from 1908 to 1915 and the Chicago Cubs from 1916 to 1920. He was a key member of the Phillies’ 1915 team that won the National League pennant. He was also a member of the Cubs’ 1918 team that won the World Series.

Cravath was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969. He was known for his powerful hitting and was one of the first players to use a high leg kick in his batting stance. He was a six-time All-Star and led the National League in home runs six times. He was also the first player to hit more than 20 home runs in a season and the first to drive in more than 100 runs in a season. He was a key member of the Phillies’ 1915 team that won the National League pennant and the Cubs’ 1918 team that won the World Series.

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