Walter Johnson Batting

[GeoPoto]

Walter Johnson was a good hitter, at least by today's standards. Pinch hitting was rare and only a decade or two before he broke in, pitchers were expected to play in the field when not pitching, due to small rosters. But still, it seems odd that anybody would decide to feature the hitting of the best pitcher in baseball. Johnson was well established by 1921. Are there other cards with Barney batting?
https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1592658805
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[ValKehl]

Not that I am aware of, George, unless you count PCs, such as this one. Also, here's a photo of WaJo batting that I obtained from his grandson.

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[John V]

Check out this Zinn Beck document. He appears to be proud of his hitting ability.
It makes you wonder if he may have asked cardmakers to use a batting pose.

[GeoPoto]

That letter is a nice piece. Pitchers took their batting more seriously back then. Johndon was above average for a pitcher. He often pinch-hit. I think his last appearance might have been as a pinch-hitter. I still don't see how when they send you out to get pictures of the Big Train for his baseball card, you go with a batting pose. Even if he talks you into shooting a batting pose, you take both and use the pitching one.

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[Leon]

The Big Train was a very good batter. Babe Ruth was arguably a great pitcher too. It's all about what position they help the team the most.