Jake Gettman Explained

Jake Gettman
Position:Outfielder
Bats:Switch
Throws:Left
Birth Date:25 October 1875
Birth Place:Frank, Russian Empire
Death Place:Denver, Colorado
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 20
Debutyear:1897
Debutteam:Washington Senators
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 19
Finalyear:1899
Finalteam:Washington Senators
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.278
Stat2label:On-base percentage
Stat2value:.322
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:78
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Jake Gettman (October 25, 1875 – October 4, 1956) was a Major League Baseball outfielder with the Washington Senators from 1897 to 1899. He was the first Russian-born player in Major League history.[1] Gettman emigrated to the United States at ten years old.[2]

References

  1. https://www.baseball-reference.com/bio/Russia_born.shtml Players Born in Russia - Baseball-Reference.com
  2. News: Jake Gettman Dies, Ex Bison Baseball Star . 10 December 2023 . . 8 October 1956 . 8.