Lip Pike - Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

  • Many years later, Francis Richter of Sporting Life magazine chose Pike as one of the top three outfielders of the 1870–80 decade.
  • A left-hander, Pike played 79 National League games at second base. As the game became more sophisticated, however, it became clear to observers that lefties were not well-suited to play second base, even though Pike was very adept at the position.

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