Johnny Evers
Johnny Evers
John Joseph Everswas an American professional baseball second baseman and manager. He played in Major League Baseballfrom 1902 through 1917 for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Braves, and Philadelphia Phillies. He also appeared in one game apiece for the Chicago White Sox and Braves while coaching them in 1922 and 1929, respectively...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth21 July 1881
CountryUnited States of America
careers hitting made
I am convinced that in my own career I could usually have hit 30 points higher if I had made a specialty of hitting.
desire balls cases
In my own case I have frequently faced the pitcher when I had no desire whatever to hit. I wanted to get a base on balls.
character friendly helping
There was never a finer character - charitable and friendly to his foes and ever willing to help a youngster breaking in.
umpires my-favorite
My favorite umpire is a dead one.
player two giving
A ballplayer has two reputations, one with the other players and one with the fans. The first is based on ability. The second the newspapers give him.