Owen Kahn Explained

Owen Kahn
Position:Pinch runner
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:June 15, 1903
Birth Place:Richmond, Virginia
Death Place:Richmond, Virginia
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:May 24
Debutteam:Boston Braves
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 24
Finalteam:Boston Braves
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Games played
Stat1value:1
Stat2label:At bats
Stat2value:0
Stat3label:Runs scored
Stat3value:1
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Owen Earle Kahn (June 15, 1903 - January 17, 1981) was a Major League Baseball player. He played in one game for the Boston Braves in, serving as a pinch runner and scoring a run in his only major league appearance.

Kahn's professional career began in as a shortstop for the Marshalltown Ansons of the Mississippi Valley League. Prior to the 1930 season, Kahn was purchased by the Braves from the Manchester Blue Sox of the New England League. At that point in his career, Kahn was primarily a third baseman, but he never played a fielding position in the majors.

Kahn made his only major league appearance on May 24, when he pinch-ran for George Sisler in a game against the Brooklyn Robins. After scoring, he was replaced in the field by Billy Rhiel.[1] On June 9, Kahn's contract was sold to the Pittsfield Hillies of the Eastern League. He continued to play in the minors until, ending his career with the Wilmington Pirates.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BSN/BSN193005240.shtml Box score for Kahn's only MLB game