Johnny Podgajny
John Sigmund Podgajny (June 10, 1920 – March 2, 1971) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for five seasons. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1940 to 1943, the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1943 and the Cleveland Indians in 1946.[1]
| Johnny Podgajny | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 10, 1920 Chester, Pennsylvania | |
| Died: March 2, 1971 (aged 50) Chester, Pennsylvania | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 15, 1940, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 13, 1946, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 20–37 |
| Earned run average | 4.20 |
| Strikeouts | 129 |
| Teams | |
He died on March 2, 1971 in Chester, Pennsylvania and was interred at Saint Francis DeSales Cemetery in Lenni, Pennsylvania.[2]
References
- "Johnny Podajny Stat". www.baseball-reference.com. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- "John Sigmund "Specs" Podgajny". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Johnny Podgajny at Find a Grave
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