He ranks with the best in fielding. Although he doesn't hit .300 very often, he gets a lot of hits. Once, playing with Minneapolis, in the American Association, he hit safely in 33 straight games, missed one day, then continued to get hits in 15 more games, making a total of only one game in 49 when he missed getting at least one hit. Hugh Critz was born in Starkville, Miss. He is 32, five feet, eight inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He bats right-handed. Last season batted .276 in 151 games - fielded .974.