Van Fletcher

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Van Fletcher
Pitcher
Born: Alfred Vanoide Fletcher
(1924-08-06)August 6, 1924
East Bend, North Carolina
Died: March 17, 2010(2010-03-17) (aged 85)
Yadkinville, North Carolina
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 12, 1955, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
May 30, 1955, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.00
Strikeouts4
Innings pitched12
Teams

Alfred Vanoide Fletcher (August 6, 1924 – March 17, 2010) was an

right-handed pitcher appeared in nine games for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball
in 1955. He stood 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and weighed 185 pounds (84 kg).

Early life

Fletcher was born in

Career

After the war, Fletcher was signed by the

acquired him from the Rainiers.

In nine

decision
.

After spending the 1957 season with the Birmingham Barons, Fletcher retired from baseball. He returned to Yadkin County where he worked as a building contractor in the Winston-Salem and Yadkinville areas.[1] He also farmed tobacco for many years.[1]

Personal life

Fletcher coached little league baseball in the 1960s and 1970s.[1] He married Rilla Whitaker, and the couple had two sons.[1]

Fletcher died in Yadkinville on March 17, 2010, at the age of 85.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Van Fletcher, 85; Was Pitcher for 1955 Detroit Tigers". groups.google.com. The Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  2. ^ "Those Who Served, A–Z," Baseball in Wartime.com

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