Tris Speaker
Inducted:
1937
Player Stats
Born:
April 4, 1888
Hubbard, Texas, U.S.
Died:
December 8, 1958
Whitney, Texas, U.S.
Position:
Center Fielder
Manager
Tris Speaker was one of the greatest center fielders in baseball history, known for his exceptional defense, clutch hitting, and leadership. Playing from 1907 to 1928, primarily with the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians, Speaker was a three-time World Series champion and a career .345 hitter, ranking among the best of all time.
His 792 career doubles remain an MLB record, showcasing his ability to consistently drive the ball into gaps.
Speaker was a player-manager for Cleveland, leading them to a World Series title in 1920. His shallow outfield positioning and quick reflexes revolutionized defensive play, making him a defensive pioneer.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937, Speaker’s legacy as a hitter, fielder, and leader remains unparalleled.
Speaker's Awards and Honors
- 3× World Series champion (1912, 1915, 1920)
- AL MVP (1912)
- AL batting champion (1916)
- AL home run leader (1912)
- AL RBI leader (1923)
- MLB record 792 career doubles
- Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
- Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame
MLB Teams
Boston Americans / Red Sox (1907–1915)
Cleveland Indians (1916–1926)
Washington Senators (1927)
Philadelphia Athletics (1928)
MLB Stats
Seasons:
1907–1928
Games Played:
2,789
Batting average:
.345
Hits:
3,514
Runs scored:
1,882
Home runs:
117
Runs batted in:
1,531
Doubles:
792
Triples:
222
Stolen bases:
436