Career
A durable control pitcher, Stratton frequently played in the outfield on days when he didn"t pitch because of his hitting and fielding skills. He played for the Louisville Colonels, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Colts. Stratton"s greatest season was his third, in 1890.
In three World Series starts, he went 1–1.
Stratton played in the minor leagues until 1900. He died in Louisville, Kentucky from a heart attack when he was 69 years old.