Cal Howe

Calvin Earl Howe (November 27, 1924 – May 5, 2008) was an American professional baseball player who appeared in one game in Major League Baseball as a relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs during the 1952 season. Listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and 230 pounds (100 kg), Howe batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Rock Falls, Illinois.

Cal Howe
Pitcher
Born: (1924-11-27)November 27, 1924
Rock Falls, Illinois
Died: May 5, 2008(2008-05-05) (aged 83)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 26, 1952, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1952, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average0.00
Innings pitched2
Teams

In his one relief appearance, on September 26, 1952, against the St. Louis Cardinals at Sportsman's Park, Howe posted a perfect 0.00 ERA without a decision or save, giving up one walk (to Solly Hemus), while striking out two (Dick Sisler and Gerry Staley) in two hitless innings of work.[1]

Howe's minor league career lasted for eleven seasons (1942; 1948–1957); he won 99 games (losing 70) and posted a 3.49 ERA in 1,337 innings pitched.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Retrosheet Boxscore: St. Louis Cardinals 10, Chicago Cubs 3". www.retrosheet.org.
  2. "Cal Howe Minor Leagues Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.



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