| Week's Top Performer Honored by UL Monday, September 18th , 1916 It's always a thrill for fans of the team and students of the game alike when a superstar in the making shows what he's got. Mike Bombardier, the Pittsburgh Mechanics 22-year-old first baseman, put himself in the spotlight last week making him the clear-cut choice for Union League Player of the Week honors.
He ripped 9 hits in 25 at-bats, compiling a .360 average with no home runs and 6 RBIs.
This season, Bombardier is batting .298 with 63 RBIs, 70 runs scored and 3 home runs. | | |