Phillies star infielder Nap Lajoie in violation of reserve clause jumps to the new American League

On February 8, 1901 — Philadelphia Phillies star infielder Napoleon “Nap” Lajoie is rumored to have jumped to the new American League’s Philadelphia franchise. The National League’s leading hitter, clearly in violation of the reserve clause, does switch to the Junior Circuit, where he will win the Triple Crown, leading the league with a .426 batting average, 14 homers, and 125 RBIs.

He will head to Cleveland in 1902 and remain there for 13 seasons.

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