Admiral Schlei
Encyclopedia
George Henry "Admiral" Schlei was a Major League Baseball
catcher
. He played all or part of eight seasons in the majors, between 1904 and 1911, for the Cincinnati Reds
and New York Giants
. He was a starting catcher from the 1904 to the 1909 season.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
. He played all or part of eight seasons in the majors, between 1904 and 1911, for the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
and New York Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
. He was a starting catcher from the 1904 to the 1909 season.