Heinie Groh

Henry Knight "Heinie" Groh (September 18, 1889 – August 22, 1968) was an American professional baseball player and manager who played third base in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1927. He spent nearly his entire career with the Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants, then played his final season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He became the National League's top third baseman in the late 1910s and early 1920s, and captained the championship 1919 Reds and 1922 Giants. Known for his "bottle bat," he was an effective leadoff hitter who batted .300 four times and led the league in doubles twice and in hits, runs, and walks once each.

Groh's defense set the standard at his position. He led the National League in double plays six times and in fielding percentage five times, both records, and led the league in putouts three times. His .983 fielding average in 1924 was then a major league record. He established major league records for career fielding average (.967) and double plays (278). Upon retiring, he ranked third in National League history in games (1,299) and assists (2,554) and fourth in putouts (1,456) and total chances (4,146) at third base. He was born in Rochester.