Weird Card Wednesday: 1920 Jimmy Austin

Rich Zawadzki has a problem.  He’s going to use the 1920 St. Louis Browns in Rob Spatz’ “sub-.500” Chicago tournament which is coming up in November. 

But check out his third baseman, Jimmy “Pepper” Austin.  Something’s a little goofy with his 33 in the 2012 card printing.

I’m no APBA card expert but 15 extra bases in 330 plate appearances works out to about 1.6 power numbers per 36 plate appearances. My guess it that should be a 7.  Rich is looking for a correct card so maybe we’ll get a ruling soon.

The 33-20 on the card is strange enough but I happened to notice that Jimmy Austin hailed from Swansea, Wales.  According to the Baseball Almanac, Austin is one of only three players in the history of baseball to come from Wales. 

In fact, Austin who retired in 1929, is the last Welsh player to play in a MLB game. 

Thanks Rich and “pob lwc” in the tournament!