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."
The initial scorecard still listed Traxler at 5'10" and 200 lbs, yet author Bob Golon stated he weighed over 250 lbs. Manager Sparky Lyle emphasized that he was the team's most skilled hitter.