Joe Genewich
American baseball player (1897-1985)
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Joseph Edward Genewich (January 15, 1897 – December 21, 1985) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Braves and New York Giants from 1922 to 1930.[1] His key pitch was the slow curve.[2]
| Joe Genewich | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 15, 1897 Elmira, New York, U.S. | |
| Died: December 21, 1985 (aged 88) Lockport, New York, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 3, 1922, for the Boston Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 27, 1930, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 73–92 |
| Earned run average | 4.29 |
| Strikeouts | 316 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Genewich attended the Elmira Free Academy but was not allowed to play for its baseball team because he was the son of a Polish mill worker. Genewich went directly from sandlot ball to the Boston Braves without playing minor league baseball.[3]
Genewich served in the United States Navy and played baseball at Naval Station Great Lakes during World War I[3] and enlisted again in 1942 during World War II.[4]
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