Career
He was a native of Rock Island, Illinois. In his only major league season, Sage played in 81 out of 132 games for the Maumees. A good defensive catcher, his.948 fielding percentage was above the league average of.925.
He was a huge liability at bat, however, hitting a paltry.149 (41-for-275).
He managed to contribute some offense, however. He walked 29 times to raise his on-base percentage to.235, scored 40 runs, hit two home runs and drove in 25.
Sage died in his hometown of Rock Island, Illinois, at the age of 83.