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 | |
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| File:Cal Howe.jpg | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 27, 1924 Rock Falls, Illinois | |
| Died: May 5, 2008 (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 record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 0.00 |
| Innings pitched | 2 |
| Teams | |
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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
- ^ "Retrosheet Boxscore: St. Louis Cardinals 10, Chicago Cubs 3". www.retrosheet.org.
- ^ "Cal Howe Minor Leagues Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com.
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