Hal_Erickson_(baseball)

Hal Erickson (baseball)

Hal Erickson (baseball)

American baseball player (1919-2008)

Harold James Erickson (July 17, 1919 – February 14, 2008) was an American baseball relief pitcher who played briefly for the Detroit Tigers during the 1953 season. Listed at 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m), 230 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.

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Early life

Erickson was born in Portland, Oregon.[1]

Career

Erickson was a star pitcher with the 1950 Quebec Braves of the Can-Am League, posting a 20–4 record and leading the league in earned run average, strikeouts, and complete games.

Erickson was a 33-year-old rookie when he entered the majors with Detroit in 1953. In 18 relief appearances, he posted a 0–1 record with a 4.73 ERA and one save, giving up 23 runs (17 unearned) on 43 hits and 10 walks while striking out 19 in 32+1⁄3 innings of work.

Death

Erickson died in Ogden, Utah, at the age of 88.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Hal Erickson Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  2. [2]
    "Hal Erickson – Society for American Baseball Research". Retrieved 2022-07-09.
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