Harry Dorish
| Fritz Dorish | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 13, 1921 Swoyersville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: December 31, 2000 (aged 79) Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 15, 1947, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 1956, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 45–43 |
| Earned run average | 3.83 |
| Strikeouts | 332 |
| Teams | |
Harry "Fritz" Dorish (July 13, 1921 – December 31, 2000) was an American
Pacific Theater of Operations.[1]
Dorish was listed as 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and 204 pounds (93 kg). For his big-league career, he compiled a 45–43 record in 323 appearances, mostly as a
as a member of the White Sox. He stole home plate on the front end of a double steal on June 2, 1950, and is the last American League pitcher to steal home.Dorish was a scout for the Red Sox,
minor-league manager, and the pitching coach for the Bosox (1963) and the Atlanta Braves (1968–71) after his 16-year (1941–42; 1946–59) playing career. He died in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
, at the age of 79.
See also
References
- Baseball in Wartime
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
- Harry Dorish at Find a Grave
- Photo
