In 1925, Bassler remained the Tigers' primary catcher, but his batting average dropped 67 points from .346 to .279. In 1926, he shared the catcher position with Clyde Manion and Larry Woodall, with Bassler and Manion each starting 57 games and Woodall 41.
In 1925, Bassler was the Tigers' primary catcher but his batting average dropped from .346 to .279. In 1926, he shared the position with Clyde Manion and Larry Woodall; Bassler and Manion each played in 57 games while Woodall played in 41.