READING, PA. June 13, 1916 - Wash Teal inked a deal that will keep the seasoned veteran on the Reds roster another 2 years. Earlier today team personnel announced that the 37-year-old had settled on a $99,860-a-year deal to play at Reading Grounds.
It's no secret Teal is getting older, but he could still contribute a lot to the franchise.
Teal is hitting .239 this year with 4 home runs, 25 RBIs and 34 runs scored. He has 51 hits in 213 at-bats, 61 walks and a .412 on-base percentage. Teal has played in 63 games.
This is an interesting move by Reading. Teal was once considered the best hitter in the league. His 1912 season where he hit .356, 22 doubles, and 7 home runs is testament to that. However, he has declined heavily since then. It's not entirely a surprise, since he was 33 in 1912, but take a look at this rapid decline.
1912: .356, 22 doubles, 7 home runs, 77 RBI, 61 SB
1913: .321, 18 doubles, 6 home runs, 64 RBI, 34 SB
1914: .252, 17 doubles, 3 home runs, 72 RBI, 48 SB
1915: .274, 20 doubles, 5 home runs, 76 RBI, 50 SB
So far through two months of the 1916 season, he's hitting just .239. His power numbers have generally been consistent, but his averaging has dropped tremendously.
One has to wonder if team owner William A. Willman is simply interested in keeping him around because he is a fan favorite.
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