Donie Bush - Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers

Bush was the Tigers' starting shortstop for thirteen seasons from 1909 to 1921. Only Alan Trammell played for a longer time as the Detroit shortstop. In 1914, Bush came in third in the American League Most Valuable Player voting behind Eddie Collins and Detroit teammate Sam Crawford. He also finished 14th in the Most Valuable Player voting in 1911 and 12th in 1913. For a player who did not hit for high average or power, his MVP votes were the result of his fielding as a shortstop and his talent for stealing bases, drawing bases on balls, and scoring runs.