Hank McDonald
American baseball player (1911-1982)
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Henry Monroe McDonald (January 16, 1911 – October 17, 1982) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 1931 and 1933 with the Philadelphia Athletics and the St. Louis Browns. He batted and threw right-handed.
| Hank McDonald | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 16, 1911 Santa Monica, California | |
| Died: October 17, 1982 (aged 71) Hemet, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 1931, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 30, 1933, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 3–9 |
| Earned run average | 5.87 |
| Strikeouts | 46 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Biography
McDonald died in Hemet, California on October 17, 1982. He was interred at Inglewood Park Cemetery.[1]
Career
Henry "Hank" McDonald made his major league debut with the Philadelphia Athletics on April 16, 1931 where he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up 3 runs on 7 hits in his loss to the Washington Senators.[2] During his first year with the Athletics, Hank McDonald earned a salary of $2,500 ($52,927 today)[3] while playing under famed baseball manager, Connie Mack.
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