Topsy Hartsel

Tully Frederick Hartsel

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 5", Weight 155 lb.
• High School Wellington (OH) High School
• Debut September 14, 1898
• Final Game September 30, 1911
• Born June 26, 1874 in Polk, OH USA
• Died October 14, 1944 in Toledo, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Topsy Hartsel set the American League record for most walks in a season, in 1905, a record not to be broken until Babe Ruth came along and started playing outfield regularly.

Hartsel managed the Toledo Mud Hens in 1912, for part of 1913, and again in 1914. The team was in the American Association the first two years and in the Southern Michigan League the final year.

Notable Achievements

• 2-time AL On-Base Percentage Leader (1905 & 1907)
• AL Runs Scored Leader (1902)
• 5-time AL Bases on Balls Leader (1902 & 1905-1908)
• AL Stolen Bases Leader (1902)
• 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (1901 & 1902)
• Won two World Series with the Philadelphia Athletics (1910 & 1911) (he did not play in the 1911 World Series)

Related Sites

• Topsy Hartsel at the SABR Bio Project