 He made his debut for Somerset in 1893, and reached his second half-century during that season, scoring 55 against Lancashire from number three.His best year in first-class cricket was 1894, when in six appearances he scored 223 runs at an average of 24.77.During this season, he scored his only first-class century, remaining 108 not out in Somerset's first innings against Gloucestershire, helping his side to a six wicket victory.