The rules at the time required batting champions to play in at least 100 games, and Hargrave pinch hit several times to get to 105. He was the first catcher to lead the NL in batting average.
The rules at the time mandated that batting champions must play in at least 100 games, and Hargrave pinch hit several times to reach 105. He was the first catcher to lead the NL in batting average.