Ken Brondell

Kenneth Leroy Brondell (October 17, 1921 – October 3, 2004) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who had seven appearances for the New York Giants, all in 1944. After his short MLB career, Brondell joined the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in 1945. He retired in 1975 after 30 years at the rank of Detective.

Ken Brondell
Pitcher
Born: (1921-10-17)October 17, 1921
Bradshaw, Nebraska
Died: October 3, 2004(2004-10-03) (aged 82)
Van Nuys, California
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 3, 1944, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 1944, for the New York Giants
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average8.38
Strikeouts1
Teams

Brondell's only decision came in his final game, on October 1, 1944, when he gave up 10 runs to the St. Louis Cardinals.[1] Nick Strincevich is the only batter struck out by Brondell.[2]

References

  1. "St. Louis Cardinals 10, New York Giants 6 (2)". retrosheet.org. October 1, 1944. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  2. "Pittsburgh Pirates 8, New York Giants 2 (2)". retrosheet.org. May 14, 1944. Retrieved December 27, 2018.


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