Dutch Zwilling
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Edward Harrison "Dutch" Zwilling (November 2, 1888 – March 27, 1978), was a professional baseball player who played outfield
in the major leagues from -. Zwilling played for the Chicago White Sox
in 1910, the Chicago Whales
in 1914-15, and the Chicago Cubs
in 1916.
He and Rollie Zeider
were the second and third players to have played for at least three different teams in the same city, Lave Cross
being the first (having played for four Philadelphia teams). Listed alphabetically, Zwilling's is the last name on the list of Major League players. Zwilling is also the all-time leader in home runs, with 29, for the short-lived Federal League
.
Outfield
The outfield is a sporting term used in cricket and baseball to refer to the area of the field of play further from the batsman or batter than the infield...
in the major leagues from -. Zwilling played for the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
in 1910, the Chicago Whales
Chicago Whales
The Chicago Whales were a professional baseball team based in Chicago. They played in the Federal League, a short-lived "third Major League", in 1914 and 1915. They originally lacked a formal nickname, and were known simply as the "Chicago Federals" to distinguish them from the Chicago Cubs and...
in 1914-15, and the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
in 1916.
He and Rollie Zeider
Rollie Zeider
Rollie Hubert Zeider was a Major League Baseball infielder for the Chicago White Sox , New York Yankees , Chicago Chi-Feds/Chicago Whales in the Federal League from -, and lastly the Chicago Cubs...
were the second and third players to have played for at least three different teams in the same city, Lave Cross
Lave Cross
Lafayette Napoleon Cross was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who played most of his 21-year career with Philadelphia-based teams in four different leagues...
being the first (having played for four Philadelphia teams). Listed alphabetically, Zwilling's is the last name on the list of Major League players. Zwilling is also the all-time leader in home runs, with 29, for the short-lived Federal League
Federal League
The Federal League of Base Ball Clubs, known simply as the Federal League, was an American professional baseball league that operated as a "third major league", in competition with the established National and American Leagues, from to...
.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball home run champions
- List of Major League Baseball RBI champions