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Nicknames
"The Duke of Tralee"

Hall of Fame
Baseball Evolution - 2006
Cooperstown - 1945

Years Played
1897-1915

Main Team
New York Giants 1902-1908

Other Teams
Washington Senators (NL) 1897
Chicago Orphans/Cubs 1900, 1913-1915
Baltimore Orioles 1901-1902
St. Louis Cardinals 1909-1912


Awards
1914 National League Most Valuable Player

All Star Appearances
none*

Positional Breakdown
C 974; CF 221; 3B 42; RF 41; 1B 33; 2B 28; LF 19; P 9; SS 8

Notes of Significance

• Played every position on the field
• Introduced shin guards, chest protectors, and padded catcher's masks to Major League Baseball
• Among Cooperstown's catchers, he is first in OBP+ and third in runs scored per time on base.
• Among all catchers, Bresnahan is second in career stolen bases