George Zuverink facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George Zuverink |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: August 20, 1924 Holland, Michigan |
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| Died: September 8, 2014 (aged 90) Tempe, Arizona |
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| April 21, 1951, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
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| June 15, 1959, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
| Career statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 32–36 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.73 | ||
| Strikeouts | 223 | ||
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George Zuverink was an American professional baseball player. He was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB). George played for several teams during his career. He was born in Holland, Michigan, on August 20, 1924.
He passed away on September 8, 2014, in Tempe, Arizona. George was 90 years old when he died.
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George Zuverink's Baseball Journey
George Zuverink played in the MLB for parts of eight seasons. He was a right-handed pitcher. This means he threw the baseball with his right arm. His career spanned from 1951 to 1959.
Early Career and First Teams
George started his MLB journey with the Cleveland Indians. He played for them in 1951 and 1952. After that, he joined the Cincinnati Redlegs in 1954. Later that same year, he moved to the Detroit Tigers. He played for the Tigers until 1955.
Time with the Baltimore Orioles
In 1955, George Zuverink joined the Baltimore Orioles. This was where he spent the longest part of his career. He played for the Orioles until 1959. During his time with the Orioles, he was an important part of their pitching staff.
Key Career Stats and Achievements
Throughout his MLB career, George Zuverink had some notable statistics. He won 32 games and lost 36 games. His ERA was 3.73, which measures how many runs a pitcher allows per game. He also recorded 223 strikeouts. This means he got 223 batters out by throwing three strikes.
