While he played for Cedar Rapids, a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball's National League noticed Dickshot, and signed him. Cedar Rapids sold Dickshot to the Little Rock Travelers of the Class A Southern Association for the 1935 season, and he batted .309 for Little Rock. The Pirates recalled Dickshot to their roster after the 1935 season.
During his time with Cedar Rapids, a scout from the Pittsburgh Pirates discovered Dickshot's talent and signed him.  The Pirates then traded Dickshot to the Little Rock Travelers of the Class A Southern Association for the 1935 season, where he batted .309. After the 1935 season, the Pirates recalled Dickshot back to their roster.