Paul Masterson (baseball) explained

Paul Masterson
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Birth Date:16 October 1915
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois
Death Place:Chicago, Illinois
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 15
Debutyear:1940
Debutteam:Philadelphia Phillies
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 3
Finalyear:1942
Finalteam:Philadelphia Phillies
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:1–0
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.84
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:14
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Paul Nicholas "Lefty" Masterson (October 16, 1915 – November 27, 1997) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Masterson played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1940 to 1942.

Masterson entered professional baseball in 1937 making his Major League debut with the Phillies on September 15, 1940. His only decision came on September 23, 1941, when the Phillies hosted the New York Giants at Shibe Park. Tossing a complete game, he earned the victory in the 8–2 final.[1]

Masterson died in Chicago, the city of his birth, on November 27, 1997, aged 82.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New York Giants at Philadelphia Phillies Box Score, September 23, 1941 . baseball-reference.com . sports-reference.com . July 4, 2019 . September 23, 1941.