Otto Knabe, nicknamed Dutch, led all Phillies in games played at second base (931) until Tony Taylor passed him in 1969. Knabe fell to third place when Chase Utley zoomed past Taylor in 2011.

Born in Carrick, Pa., Knabe made his Major League debut with the Phillies in October 1905, playing three games at third base as a 21-year-old. After spending the next year in the Minor Leagues, Knabe became the club’s everyday second baseman for seven consecutive seasons (1907-13), averaging 135 games a year.

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He and shortstop Mickey Doolin were considered the best defensive players of their time, excelling in turning double plays. In 1913, each led the NL in assists -- 440 for Otto, 482 for Mickey.

Knabe was a career .249 hitter in 946 Phillies games and walked more times (377) than he struck out (256). He was adept at playing small ball and standout defense. Four times he led the National League in sacrifice hits. His 42 total sacrifices in 1908 ranks second in Phillies history to 43 by Kid Gleason (1905), Knabe’s predecessor. Knabe’s 216 career sacrifice hits are believed to be a Phillies record.

Knabe jumped to the Federal League, where he was player-manager for the Baltimore Terrapins. The league folded after two seasons and Knabe returned to the NL with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs in 1916, his last year. He died in Philadelphia in 1961 at 76 years of age.