Al Gerheauser Explained

Al Gerheauser
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Birth Date:24 June 1917
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Death Place:Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 24
Debutyear:1943
Debutteam:Philadelphia Phillies
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:October 3
Finalyear:1948
Finalteam:St. Louis Browns
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:25–50
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.13
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:255
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Albert "Lefty" Gerheauser (June 24, 1917 – May 28, 1972) was an American professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues for five seasons (1943-46 and 1948), for the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Browns. He played in the minor leagues for eight seasons, mainly in the New York Yankees' system, before making the major leagues.[1]

As of 2024, he was the last player who made his major league debut on Opening Day as a starting pitcher.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Al Gerheauser . Gregory H. . Wolf . sabr.org . . November 24, 2018.
  2. Web site: For single games, as starting pitcher . Baseball-reference.com . 29 March 2024.