His final year with the Reds was one of his better seasons as a hitter, as he led the league in doubles and was among the top 10 in home runs and runs batted in. He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for Johnny Wyrostek before the start of the 1948 season.
During his final year with the Reds, his batting skills were exceptional, as evidenced by leading the league in doubles and being among the top 10 in home runs and RBIs. Prior to the start of the 1948 season, he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for Johnny Wyrostek.