Described by longtime Philadelphia writer Francis Richter as "one of the most promising youngsters the Phillies had ever had," Elmer Flick replaced the injured Sam Thompson in the Philadelphia outfield and remained a major leaguer for the next 13 seasons. In four full years with the Phillies, Flick averaged .345, batting a career best .378 in 1900. In nine seasons with the Cleveland Naps, the speedster led the American League in stolen bases twice, triples three times and earned a batting title in 1905.