Lafayette Currence facts for kids

Lafayette Currence, born on December 3, 1951, is a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Lafayette Currence's Baseball Journey

Starting His Career

Lafayette Currence played baseball for Emmett Scott High School. In 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed him as a free agent. This meant he could join any team without being drafted.

In 1973, Currence was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. He joined their minor league teams. In 1974, he played in the Class A Midwest League All-Star Game. He represented the Danville Warriors, a Brewers team.

That year, Currence was a star pitcher. He led the Midwest League in strikeouts, getting 184 batters out. He also had a great record of 15 wins and only 6 losses. His ERA was 2.73, which is very good.

Playing in Major League Baseball

Currence made it to the Major Leagues in 1975 with the Milwaukee Brewers. He played in eight games that season. He even started one game as a pitcher.

He was called up from the Brewers' AA-level team. This happened when another pitcher, Ed Sprague, Sr., was injured. Currence wore jersey number 20 for the Brewers.

After the Major Leagues

After his time in MLB, Currence continued to play in the minor leagues. He played for the Spokane Indians, a AAA team. He also played for the Berkshire Brewers, a AA team.

His professional baseball career ended in 1977. He played four games for the Holyoke Millers. The Brewers released him after he developed tendonitis in his pitching arm. This injury made it hard for him to pitch.

Currence tried to stay in shape by playing amateur baseball. However, he was not able to return to professional baseball.

Hall of Fame Recognition

In 2011, Lafayette Currence was honored for his achievements. He was named to the York County (South Carolina) Sports Hall of Fame. This recognized his contributions to sports in his home area.