August 30, 1905: Ty Cobb played his first game

Ty Cobb started his playing career on this day in 1905.    He hit .240 in 150 At Bats that season.   It was the last time he hit under .300!

What can you say about a guy with a .367 lifetime batting average?

This is a list of interesting items from the Cobb's career:

1) He has the highest lifetime batting average (.367) in MLB history as well as 1,933 RBI.

2) Ty Cobb is second on the all-time hit list behind Pete Rose.

3) Ty Cobb stole home more than anyone else (50).

4) He won more batting average titles than any other person (12).

In 1936, he became the first player ever selected to the Hall of Fame.

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