| Shanafelt Takes Best Bat Award in September Saturday, October 1st , 1887 September's Batter of the Month has been announced by the Federal League. This month's trophy was presented to the Louisville right fielder, Charlie Shanafelt.
He starred by hitting .424 with a .443 on-base percentage, totaled 39 hits in 92 at-bats, 9 home runs, 27 RBIs and scored 24 runs.
This season, Shanafelt has banged out 199 hits in 545 at-bats for a .365 average with 23 home runs. He is getting on base at a .404 pace and his totals also include 138 RBIs and 122 runs scored. | | |