Jim Hearn
Jim Hearn | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | April 11, 1921|
Died: June 10, 1998 Boca Grande, Florida, U.S. | (aged 77)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 17, 1947, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 15, 1959, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 109–89 |
Earned run average | 3.81 |
Strikeouts | 669 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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James Tolbert Hearn (April 11, 1921 – June 10, 1998) was an American
Career
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Hearn was a member of the 1951 Giants' starting rotation, winning 17 games and helping them overcome a 131⁄2-game mid-August deficit to the Brooklyn Dodgers to win the NL pennant. He defeated the Dodgers 3–1 in Game 1 of the NL pennant playoff and in the 1951 World Series, defeated the eventual champion New York Yankees 6–2 in his only start, in Game 3 at the Polo Grounds. He gave up only one earned run in the Series, for a Fall Classic ERA of 1.04.
Hearn pitched in New York for five more seasons where he compiled a 50–54 record through 1956. The following season he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he was used as a relief pitcher. On May 10 1959, he pitched 11⁄3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates and gave up two runs before the game was suspended.[1][2] He was given his unconditional release 12 days later.[3] The suspended game was resumed in July, and Pittsburgh held on to win.[4] Thus Hearn was charged with a loss, weeks after his career had ended.
Statistics
Overall, Hearn appeared in 396 games, winning 109, losing 89, with an ERA of 3.81, 63
References
- ^ "Phils Tip Bucs; 2nd Tilt Cut". Milwaukee Sentinel. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Associated Press (AP). May 11, 1959. p. 4, part 2. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates 7, Philadelphia Phillies 6 (2)". retrosheet.org. May 10, 1959. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ "Jim Hearn Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ "Roberts Bests Bucs For Split". Milwaukee Sentinel. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Associated Press (AP). July 22, 1959. p. 3, part 2. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)