Posted By:
Jim VBRich,
I'm waffling on my Cochrane answer. MLB currently states: "Determining rookie status:
A player shall be considered a rookie unless, during a previous season or seasons, he has (a) exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues; or (b) accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club or clubs during the period of 25-player limit (excluding time in the military service and time on the disabled list). "
Henline did not have enough ABs but I have no way to determine if he was on the roster for more than the 45 days. Moreover, who knows what the rule was (if they even had one) back in 1921-22.
Any ideas?