Cecil Bolton | |
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First baseman | |
Born: February 13, 1904 Booneville, Mississippi |
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Died: August 25, 1993 Jackson, Mississippi |
(aged 89)|
Batted: Left | Threw: Left |
MLB debut | |
September 21, 1928 for the Cleveland Indians | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 30, 1928 for the Cleveland Indians | |
Teams | |
Cecil Glenford Bolton (February 13, 1904 - August 25, 1993) was a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Cleveland Indians just at the end of the 1928 season (September 21-September 30). A native of Booneville, Mississippi, the 24-year-old rookie stood 6'4" and weighed 195 lbs.
Bolton had two hits in thirteen at bats (.154), but both hits were triples, giving him a slugging percentage of .462. He shares the record with Ed Irvin for most triples in a career with no other hits at two. He scored one run.
At first base he handled 42 out of 44 chances successfully for a .955 fielding percentage.