John McCloskey (pitcher)
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John McCloskey | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Laramie, Wyoming Territory, U.S. | August 25, 1882|
Died: June 5, 1919 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 36)|
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
MLB debut | |
May 3, 1906, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 31, 1907, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 3-2 |
Strikeouts | 9 |
Earned run average | 3.60 |
Teams | |
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James John McCloskey (August 25, 1882 – June 5, 1919) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of two seasons, 1906 and 1907, for the Philadelphia Phillies.
He was the first player born in Wyoming to play in Major League Baseball.[1]
He was killed in the Baltimore Mine Tunnel Disaster in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on June 5, 1919.[2]
References
- ^ "Players by birthplace: Wyoming Baseball Stats and Info". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "Powder Car in Tunnel Blows Up". The Post-Crescent. June 5, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved January 13, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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