All he’s done since joining the Legacy Baseball League is hit. The unquestioned leader of the Pittsburgh offense, Sliger has compiled a .334/.369/.476 career line (good for 139 wRC+). He has twice taken home the Golden Bat award (1895 and 1899).
Solidly built at 5’9” and 200 lbs, the Ohio native is well-known around Pittsburgh for the show he puts on at the plate. His exploits around town are nearly as legendary.
On three occasions, the 30 year old slugger has led the Western League of the LBL in Hits and twice in total bases. He is routinely among the league leaders in batting average and extra base hits. He is the engine that makes the Oilers' offense go and the emotional leader of the squad from Western PA.
Looking ahead, Sliger’s role on the Oilers will be to help bridge the gap between the old guard and the new arms that are being broken in at the major league level. The exciting young battery of
Oxenden and
Hayter look poised to catapult the Oilers toward the top of the Frontier Division and hopes to capture the Oilers’ first division title in 1902.