Nick Strincevich Explained

Nick Strincevich
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:March 1, 1915
Birth Place:Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Death Place:Valparaiso, Indiana, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 23
Debutyear:1940
Debutteam:Boston Bees
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:June 11
Finalyear:1948
Finalteam:Philadelphia Phillies
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:46–49
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:274
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.05
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Nicholas Strincevich (March 1, 1915 – November 11, 2011) was an American Major League baseball player. Born in Gary, Indiana, the right-handed pitcher made his big-league debut with the Boston Bees on April 23, 1940, played part of the 1941 season with the Boston Braves, played from 1941 to 1948 (excluding 1943) with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and finished his big league career on June 11, 1948, with the Philadelphia Phillies. According to at least one source, Strincevich was selected to play on the 1945 All-Star team from the National League, but, due to wartime travel restrictions, the game was never played. In a 10-season career, Strincevich posted a 46–49 record with a 4.05 ERA in 889 innings pitched. Nicknamed "Jumbo", he was listed as 6feet tall and .

Strincevich died on November 11, 2011, in Valparaiso, Indiana.[1] His funeral service was held at the Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church of Merrillville, Indiana. He was buried at Calumet Park Cemetery.

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  1. Web site: Nick Strincevich Obituary . Post-Tribune (legacy.com) . Chicago . November 12, 2011 . December 22, 2018.