Bob.... Buzz Arlett is not a native of Minnesota. He was born in Elmhurst, California, which was a district of Oakland (Southeast)... Arlett started his PCL career as a pitcher racking up 20 or more wins in three seasons, including a league leading 29 victories in 1920 before switching to an outfielder (brought on by injury) ..... His lifetime batting (PCL) stats include 251 Home runs and 1188 RBI's, both of which represent the number 1 spot in the record books. He played 175 or more games 5 years in the PCL, with 7 consecutive years of 120 or more hits. A PCL Lifetime batting average of .342. Fielding was his weak point, as he led the league (single season) in errors, not only as a pitcher , but also as an outfielder. His game used bats have been seen as "Arlett" , which is correct, and "Artlett" which is not. Four boys from the Arlett family played in the PCL. Buzz played for Minneapolis after leaving the PCL, settled there and opened a bar near the ballpark. He spent his remaining 30 years in Minnesota.
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