Though the scorecard still described him as 5'10" and 200 lbs, author Bob Golon described Traxler as weighing more than 250 lbs. Manager Sparky Lyle later said, "He was by far the best hitter we’ve ever had here."
Traxler's height and weight were initially recorded as 5'10" and 200 lbs, but author Bob Golon revealed a higher weight, while manager Sparky Lyle highlighted his exceptional hitting abilities.