Al Demaree

Albert Wentworth Demaree (September 8, 1884 – April 30, 1962) was an American professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Boston Braves, from 1912 to 1919.

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Al Demaree
Demaree in 1914
Pitcher
Born: (1884-09-08)September 8, 1884
Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
Died: April 30, 1962(1962-04-30) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 26, 1912, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 1919, for the Boston Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record80–72
Earned run average2.77
Strikeouts514
Teams

Demaree posted an 80-72 won-loss record with a 2.77 earned run average (ERA), with 514 strikeouts, and 15 shutouts, in 1,424 innings pitched. Although a weak hitter, posting a .118 batting average (54-for-456), he was an above fielding pitcher, recording a .980 fielding percentage, committing only 7 errors in 352 total chances.


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