HARLEM KNIGHTS 1930 PREVIEW

The Knights imroved vastly last year, but that was not enough to satisfy manager Roger Peckinpaugh. 
Peck expected better, but the hitting did not come through, and the late season acquisition of Babe Ruth 
failed to spark the team in the stretch as they faded to Pawtucket.

DRAFT
The team apparently felt comfident enough in the product on the field to make selections for the future. 
19 year-old first baseman Hank Greenberg and third baseman Pinky Higgins are not expected to appear for a 
few years. Both are considered can't-miss prospects. Pat Caraway made the team after an impressive spring 
and is another southpaw on a team very deep with pitching. Perhaps, though, some immediate needs should have 
been dealt with? 
Grade: B


CATCHING
At 23, Bill Dickey is poised to become a very fine backstop. His rookie season last year left him hitting .298. 
Defensively top-shelf and the possessor of an accurate arm, Dickey might well be the best catcher in the league, 
save maybe Mickey Cochrane. Bob O'Farrell is an excellent instructor both to Dickey and the pitching staff, and 
he hits well. 
Grade: A


INFIELD
Again, the Knights are not that strong at the corner. Hurst is coming off another poor season at the plate, and 
will likely platoon with George Kelly. At third, Blackie O'Rourke was brought in as Joe Stripp is doubtful to be 
ready for full-time duty. Up the middle, however, Buddy Myer, 26, and Joe Cronin, 23, make up one of the 
highest-touted double play combinations in the league. If Cronin is ready, that is, for full-time duty. 
Grade: B-


OUTFIELD
Four outstanding outfielders make up for an interesting situation. Babe Ruth and Chuck Klein will start, and in 
left, Lefty O'Doul will platoon with Carl Reynolds. Brutal for opposing pitchers. 
Grade: A


STARTING PITCHING
Lefty Grove is a lock, despite spending some time in the bullpen last year. Bill Walker and Fred Fitzsimmons 
will fill two other spots, and the last is slated to go to Vic Sorrell, back on the club after an outstanding 
spring. This team is so deep in starting pitching, they have 8 or 9 guys who could be a starter on any other club. 
Grade: A


BULLPEN
Danny MacFayden and Tom Zachary were the aces to contend with, and whereas last year the pen may have been 
overworked, this year has more than enough stability. 
Grade: A-


OUTLOOK
Again, Harlem is a favorite of many, but this team must hit. If the bats fail, it could be a long season in the 'Hood. 
PROGNOSIS: First Place