 After playing one season of minor league baseball in 1917 , Vick was signed by the Yankees and was used sparingly by them later that same season . He became their starting right fielder in 1919 . With Babe Ruth 's arrival , and Bob Meusel 's emergence in 1920 , Vick 's productivity and playing time diminished . Following the season , he was traded to the Red Sox in a deal that brought future Hall of Famer pitcher Waite Hoyt to the Yankees . In his five @-@ season career , Vick had a .248 batting average , with two home runs and 50 RBIs in 213 games played . 
