John Edelman
American baseball player (1935–2026)
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John Rogers Edelman (July 27, 1935 – April 9, 2026) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. Edelman signed with the Milwaukee Braves as a bonus baby free agent in 1955 and played with the team that year.[1]
| John Edelman | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 27, 1935 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: April 9, 2026 (aged 90) West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 2, 1955, for the Milwaukee Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 21, 1955, for the Milwaukee Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 11.12 |
| Strikeouts | 3 |
| Innings pitched | 5+2⁄3 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Edelman played at the collegiate level at West Chester University.[2] He stood 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighed 185 pounds (84 kg).
Edelman died on April 9, 2026, at the age of 90.[3]
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