Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 115, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1915 — VALUABLE IN UTILITY ROLE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

VALUABLE IN UTILITY ROLE

Oscar Vltt Can Play Three Infield Position* and Is Excellent Outfielder— Weak in Batting.

"Oscar Vitt is the most valuable utility player in the major league.” This declaration was made by Hugh Jennings a day or so ago. Supporting (t, he said: “Vitt is the most valuable because he can play three positions in the

Infield. He is also an excellent outfielder and can field with the best of them. Vitt lacks the class to gain a regular position because he cannot hit; also he seefhs to he an unfortunate player in regard to sickness and accidents. “Vitt is one of the neatest fielder? ( have ever seen. He has a very Btrong pair of is sure in his work, and can throw well. He ca& come In or be can go hack; he does not need direction on how to m§ke a play and he times his work to a nicety. “I have always said that with more strength Oscar would be one of the greatest lnfielders in the game. Added strength would improve his confidence and this would result in improved batting. But this doesn’t prevent him from being the best of all utility players.”

Oscar Vitt of Detroit Tigers.