Listed at 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m), 154 lb., Parent was known primarily for his fielding skills, but he also was a solid hitter and an intelligent baserunner. Twice he hit .300, including a career-high .306 in 1901, and led the American League in at bats in 1902. He broke up three no-hit bids, as he got his club\'s only hits in these games. At shortstop, his fine defensive plays saved four no-hitters, including Cy Young\'s perfect game. He also was a member of the Boston team who clinched in 1903 the first World Championship in major league history.\n', '

In a 12-season career, Parent was a .262 hitter (1306-for-4984) with 20 home runs and 471 RBI in 1327 games, including 180 doubles, 74 triples, 633 runs and 184 stolen bases. In eight WS games, he hit .281 (9-32) with eight runs and four RBI.\n', '

In the fall of 1960, Parent appeared on the television program I\'ve Got A Secret alongside Pittsburgh Pirate Tommy Leach, as a commemoration of participating in the first World Series in 1903.\n', '

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