1905 – Giant LF Sam Mertes makes an unassisted double play to help New York stop the Reds, 4 – 3, at the Polo Grounds. In the 2nd inning, the Reds have one out and a runner on third base, outfielder Cy Seymour, once a pitcher for the Giants. Mertes catches a short fly off the bat of George Schlei and continues running to double off Cy.
1905 – Giant LF Sam Mertes makes an unassisted double play to help New York stop the Reds, 4 – 3, at the Polo Grounds. In the 2nd inning, the Reds have one out and a runner on third base, outfielder Cy Seymour, once a pitcher for the Giants. Mertes catches a short fly off the bat of George Schlei and continues running to double off Cy.