Clipping:An assessment of Stagg as overrated

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Date	Tuesday, April 17, 1888
Text	...Pitcher John Clarkson of the Bostons, on being asked how he thought Stagg of the Yales would succeed as a professional, said: “I don’t think he would be a success. He can’t fool the batsmen enough. I know that he struck me out twice, but anybody can do that. The only ball that he puts over the plate is a fast straight ball. A good batsman can easily judge his curves. In the league he would be pounded. “Why, we had nothing at stake and hit him for fourteen singles and seven earned runs. He has got a great catcher in Danu [?] and this is no small element of Stagg’s success. His support behind the bat is great and the way he throws down to second is a caution. Did you see the magnificent way he took those foul tips off the bat? “He caught three in splendid style. I think that Stagg is much overrated and that Dann[?] would prove a greater success in the professional field than he.
Source	Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Submitted by	Richard Hershberger
Origin	Initial Hershberger Clippings

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