The Pirates pay St. Paul of the American Association $22,500 for right-hander Marty O’Toole, the most expensive purchase of a player to date. Barney Dreyfuss spends another $5,000 for his batterymate Billy Kelly. In 1912, O’Toole will be 15-17 and lead the National League with 159 walks. He will last only two more years.

On July 22, 1911 — The Pirates pay St. Paul of the American Association $22,500 for right-hander Marty O’Toole, the most expensive purchase of a player to date. Barney Dreyfuss spends another $5,000 for his batterymate Billy Kelly. In 1912, O’Toole will be 15-17 and lead the National League with 159 walks. He will last only two more years.


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Sources:
Baseball Reference July 22
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