Mike Palagyi
Mike Palagyi | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Conneaut, Ohio, U.S. | July 4, 1917|
Died: November 21, 2013[1] Conneaut, Ohio, U.S. | (aged 96)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 18, 1939, for the Washington Senators | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 18, 1939, for the Washington Senators | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | infinite |
Strikeouts | 0 |
Teams | |
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Michael Raymond Palagyi (July 4, 1917 – November 21, 2013) was an American
Early life
Palagyi was one of ten children born to Joseph and Anna Palagyi. His seven brothers were Jim, John, George, Lewis, Andrew, Peter and Joseph. Mike's sisters included Anna Yusko, Ethel Vento, and Helen who died at birth and twin to brother Andrew. Mike was not the only member to play professional baseball in the family. His brother George Palagyi played minor league ball for the
Career
Standing 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and weighing 185 pounds (84 kg), Palagyi made his major league pitching debut August 18,
After leaving baseball, Palagyi served during World War II.[6] Palagyi lived in Conneaut until his death in 2013.
Distinctions
Since Palagyi allowed three earned runs without retiring a batter, his career earned run average (ERA) is infinite. He is one of at least 19 pitchers with an infinite ERA.[7]
Palagyi and
References
- ^ Michael R. Palagyi - Obituary Archived 2013-12-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Northeast Ohio Obituaries". Star Beacon. Retrieved 2007-12-19.
- ^ "1939 Washington Senators". BaseballLibrary.com. Archived from the original on 2007-05-18. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ New York Times. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ Retrosheet.org – Boston Red Sox 6, Washington Senators 2. Game Played on Friday, August 18, 1939 (D) at Griffith Stadium
- ^ Shpigel, Ben. "THOSE WHO SERVED". TheDeadBallEra.com. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- New York Times. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)