Doc Cramer

Cramer was nicknamed “Flit”, which was the name of a popular insecticide, by sportswriter Jimmy Isaminger for his great ability to judge fly balls; in other words, he was death to flies. Indeed, he led AL outfielders in putouts in 1936 and 1938. He was twenty years too late: had he debuted in 1909 instead of 1929, his skills would have bene much more appreciated. Doc was a singles hitter with good speed, a perfect talent had he played in the deadball era.