Toby Atwell

Toby Atwell

Maurice Dailey (Toby) Atwell (March 8, 1924 - January 25, 2003) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs (by|1952-by|1953), Pittsburgh Pirates (by|1953-by|1956) and Milwaukee Braves (by|1956). Atwell batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Leesburg, Virginia.

Career

A strong defensive catcher, Atwell shortened his Major League career when he hurt his knee sliding while playing for Triple-A Montreal in by|1949 (International League). His most productive season came in his rookie year with the Cubs, when he posted career-highs in batting average (.290), RBI (31), runs (36), hits (105), doubles (16), games played (107), as he was selected to the National League All-Star team.

In a five-season Major League career, Atwell was a .260 hitter with nine home runs and 110 RBI in 378 games.

Atwell died in Purcellville, Virginia, at age of 78.

External links

* [http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/A/Atwell_Toby.stm Baseball Library]
* [http://bb_catchers.tripod.com/catchers/atwell.htm Encyclopedia of Baseball Catchers]


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