Andy Karl (baseball)
Anton Andrew Karl (April 8, 1914 – April 8, 1989) was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of five seasons (1943–47) with the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves. For his career, he compiled an 18–23 record in 191 appearances, all but four as a relief pitcher, with a 3.51 earned run average and 107 strikeouts.
| Andy Karl | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 8, 1914 Mount Vernon, New York | |
| Died: April 8, 1989 (aged 75) La Jolla, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 24, 1943, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 20, 1947, for the Boston Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 18–23 |
| Earned run average | 3.51 |
| Strikeouts | 107 |
| Teams | |
Karl attended A.B. Davis High School and earned a degree in industrial engineering from Manhattan College where he played college baseball and basketball for the Jaspers. He married the former Myra McBride and had at least two children with her.[1]
Karl was born in Mount Vernon, New York and later died in La Jolla, California on his 75th birthday.
References
- "Mount Vernon Set To Honor Branca, Karl Tomorrow". Mount Vernon Argus. August 12, 1947. p. 10. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Andy Karl at Find a Grave
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