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A prototypical career for a 4th OF, Gabbie Milliner had a couple off years, came into his prime and was a strong contributor in his mid 20s, and out of the league by his mid 30s. We’ve added 3 years (1904, 1905, and 1908), but otherwise that arc is faithful to Milliner’s historical record.

He had what would be called gap power today, but in the 1900s was just plain power and hit for enough average that his inability to take a walk could be overlooked. Gabbie struck out quite a bit, and while he had a little speed, wasn’t really a threat for stolen bases.

Milliner was solid in LF–above average even–but less effective in RF, and a liability in CF (and don’t ask about his brief appearances at SS).

I think Milliner’s production is modeled very well here, but his usage may not be: there could be an argument made that he wouldn’t ever be a fulltime player, reducing his plate appearances in 1906, 1907, and 1911 especially. This is especially true in 1911, where he is clearly in decline–indeed, an argument could be made that he would receive at most half his projected usage in 1911, and not play at all in 1912.

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