Russ Kemmerer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Russ Kemmerer |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: November 1, 1930 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| Died: December 8, 2014 (aged 84) Indianapolis, Indiana |
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| June 27, 1954, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| June 23, 1963, for the Houston Colt .45s | |||
| Career statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 43–59 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.46 | ||
| Strikeouts | 505 | ||
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Russell Paul Kemmerer (born November 1, 1930 – died December 8, 2014) was an American professional baseball player. He was a talented right-handed pitcher. A pitcher is the player who throws the baseball from the mound to the catcher. Russ Kemmerer played for several teams during his career. These included the Boston Red Sox, the Washington Senators, the Chicago White Sox, and the Houston Colt .45s.
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Russ Kemmerer's Baseball Career
Russ Kemmerer started his professional baseball journey in 1954. His first team was the Boston Red Sox. He played for them from 1954 to 1955, and then again in 1957.
Playing for Different Teams
After his time with the Red Sox, Russ moved to the Washington Senators. He played for the Senators from 1957 to 1960. Later, he joined the Chicago White Sox, where he played from 1960 to 1962.
His final team was the Houston Colt .45s. He played for them in 1962 and 1963. Russ Kemmerer's career in Major League Baseball lasted for about nine years.
Pitching Stats and Achievements
As a pitcher, Russ Kemmerer had a win-loss record of 43 wins and 59 losses. This means his team won 43 games when he was the pitcher who earned the win. He also recorded 505 strikeouts during his career. A strikeout happens when a pitcher throws three strikes to a batter, and the batter fails to hit the ball.
Later Life
Russ Kemmerer passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 8, 2014. He was 84 years old.
