Kid Elberfeld

Played For
Philadelphia Phillies (1898)
Cincinnati Reds (1899)
Detroit Tigers (1901-1903)
New York Yankees (1903-1909)
Washington Senators (1910-1911)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1914)

Managed
New York Yankees (1908)

Factoids
According to SABR member Wayne McElreavy, Kid Elberfeld used an interesting pitching change maneuver as manager of the Highlanders in 1908. On July 25, facing the Tigers, Elberfeld replaced pitcher Jack Chesbro (a right-hander) with left-handed throwing first baseman Hal Chase. Chase faced one batter, left-handed hitting Claude Rossman, retiring him, while Chesbro played first. Chase and Chesbro then returned to their positions.

Born
Norman Arthur Elberfeld was born on April 13, 1875, in Pomeroy, OH.

Died
January 13, 1944, Chattanooga, TN

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  SS

Primary Team:  NYA

Major League Debut
May 30, 1898

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Nicknames
The Tabasco Kid

Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1936 BBWAA 1 .4% 1937 BBWAA 1 .5% 1938 BBWAA 2 .8% 1942 BBWAA 1 .4% 1945 BBWAA 2 .8%

Batting Feats

• August 1, 1903: Only 4 Hits...

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