Don Grate

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Don Grate
Pitcher
Born: (1923-08-27)August 27, 1923
Greenfield, Ohio
Died: November 22, 2014(2014-11-22) (aged 91)
Miami Gardens, Florida
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 6, 1945, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 1946, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–1
Earned run average9.37
Innings pitched1613
Teams

Donald Grate (August 27, 1923 – November 22, 2014) was an American former

Sheboygan Redskins (two games played during the 1949–1950 season
). Grate was listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 180 pounds (82 kg).

College career

Born in

points in 21 games. He was the captain of the 1944 team, leading the Buckeyes to a conference championship. Grate was inducted into the Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame
in 1996.

Professional baseball

In baseball Grate was known for his throwing arm, including throwing the ball 445 ft 1 in (135.66 m). He appeared with the Phillies during each of his first two pro seasons, splitting both 1945 and 1946 between the Phils and their Class A

decisions as a pitcher and converting to an outfielder and third baseman in 1951 to take advantage of his skill as a hitter. He batted
over .300 several times.

Professional basketball

In addition to his time playing baseball, Grate had also spent some time playing for the

NBA, with one field goal and two points in six attempted shots.[5]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

Source[5]

Regular season

Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG
1949–50
Sheboygan
2 .167 1.000 1.5 2.0

References

  1. ^ "Former Major League Baseball player, Greenfield native Don Grate dies at 91". The Greenfield County Press. November 24, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  2. ^ "Don Grate Minor Leagues Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  3. ^ "Philadelphia Phillies 4, New York Giants 3 (1)". www.retrosheet.org. September 22, 1946. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  4. ^ "New York Giants 8, Philadelphia Phillies 2". www.retrosheet.org. September 28, 1946. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Don Grate Stats". basketball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2017.

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