Jerry Casale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jerry Casale |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: September 27, 1933 Brooklyn, New York |
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| Died: February 9, 2019 (aged 85) Paramus, New Jersey |
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| September 14, 1958, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| July 22, 1962, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 17–24 | ||
| Earned run average | 5.08 | ||
| Strikeouts | 207 | ||
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Jerry Joseph Casale (born September 27, 1933 – died February 9, 2019) was an American baseball player. He was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB). Jerry played for three different teams during his career, from 1958 to 1962. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away in Paramus, New Jersey, at 85 years old.
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Jerry Casale's Baseball Journey
Jerry Casale was a professional baseball player. He was known for being a starting pitcher. This means he was often the first pitcher to play in a game. He played for several teams in the big leagues.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Jerry Casale made his debut in Major League Baseball in 1958. His first team was the Boston Red Sox. He played for them until 1960. After that, he joined the Los Angeles Angels in 1961. Later that same year, he moved to the Detroit Tigers. He finished his MLB career with the Tigers in 1962.
His Career Statistics
During his time in MLB, Jerry Casale played in many games. He had a win-loss record of 17 wins and 24 losses. This shows how many games he won or lost as a pitcher. His earned run average (ERA) was 5.08. The ERA tells us how many earned runs a pitcher gives up per nine innings. He also recorded 207 strikeouts. A strikeout happens when a pitcher throws three strikes to a batter.
Teams Jerry Casale Played For
Jerry Casale played for three main teams in Major League Baseball:
- Boston Red Sox (1958–1960)
- Los Angeles Angels (1961)
- Detroit Tigers (1961–1962)
These teams are famous in baseball history. Playing for them was a big achievement.
