NAME: Doc Cramer
POSITION: Center field
WHY IS HE HERE? The center fielder spent five seasons in Boston and was an All Star in four of them. He led the league in at-bats twice and hits once (200 in 1940). He hit over .300 in four of the five seasons and had a cumulative line of .302/.349/.378. He did not have much power or speed, but he didn't strike out much either (99 strikeouts versus 207 walks during his Boston tenure).
WOULD I PUT HIM IN IN 2001?: Probably.
ANY BETTER CHOICES IN 2001?: All of the better choices are already here.
WOULD I PUT HIM IN NOW?: Maybe.
ANY BETTER CHOICES NOW?: Several center fielders would deserve a place over Cramer since 2001, including Johnny Damon, Jacoby Ellsbury, perhaps even Jackie Bradley, Jr.
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