Hank Ruszkowski
Henry Alexander Ruszkowski (November 10, 1925 – May 31, 2000) was an American professional baseball player. A catcher, he appeared in 40 Major League games over parts of three seasons for the Cleveland Indians (1944–1945; 1947). Listed at 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m), 190 pounds (86 kg), Ruszkowski batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio.[1]
| Hank Ruszkowski | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: November 10, 1925 Cleveland, Ohio | |
| Died: May 31, 2000 (aged 74) Cleveland, Ohio | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 26, 1944, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 20, 1947, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .238 |
| Home runs | 3 |
| Runs batted in | 10 |
| Teams | |
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During his Major League career, Ruszkowski was a .238 hitter (20-for-84) with three home runs, two doubles and a .310 on-base percentage. He also played seven minor league seasons between 1944 and 1954, appearing in 298 games.[2]
Ruszkowski died in his native Cleveland at the age of 74.
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