He made his debut on July 13, 1888 at the age of 19 – the third youngest player in the league. In eight games that year, he went 3-4 with a 1.23 ERA and seven complete games. He pitched 65​2⁄3 innings, allowing 52 hits and 17 walks while striking out 30 batters. Though he gave up 26 runs, only nine of them were earned.\n', '

On December 14, 1888, he was purchased by the Solons from the Red Stockings.\n', '

In 1889, he appeared in only one game, which would prove to be the final game of his career. On April 20, he pitched one inning, allowing three runs for a 27.00 ERA. He contracted tuberculosis, prematurely ending his career and life.\n', '

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