Don Grate
Don Grate | |
---|---|
Pitcher | |
Born: Greenfield, Ohio | August 27, 1923|
Died: November 22, 2014 Miami Gardens, Florida | (aged 91)|
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 record | 1–1 |
Earned run average | 9.37 |
Innings pitched | 161⁄3 |
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
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
- ^ "Former Major League Baseball player, Greenfield native Don Grate dies at 91". The Greenfield County Press. November 24, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
- ^ "Don Grate Minor Leagues Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
- ^ "Philadelphia Phillies 4, New York Giants 3 (1)". www.retrosheet.org. September 22, 1946. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
- ^ "New York Giants 8, Philadelphia Phillies 2". www.retrosheet.org. September 28, 1946. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
- ^ a b "Don Grate Stats". basketball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)