He could play any position on the team, was thoroughly honest and always played the best he knew how.

He is still living in the neighborhood of Philadelphia, and though not rich in this world's goods, has still enough to live on.
Joe Batten was the youngest member of the Athletic team and at that time quite a promising young player.

He did not last long with the Athletics, however, and after playing on one or two other league teams he dropped out sight.

He was a bricklayer by trade, and the last time I heard of him he was in St.Louis working at his trade.
Ezra B.Sutton then ranked as one of the best third-base players in the country.

He was one of the most accurate throwers that I ever saw; a splendid fielder and a good batter, though not a particularly heavy one.
When he finally quit the game he settled down in business at Rochester, where he was still living the last I heard of him.