Joe Genewich | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Elmira, New York, U.S. | January 15, 1897|
Died: December 21, 1985 Lockport, New York, U.S. | (aged 88)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 3, 1922, for the Boston Braves | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 27, 1930, for the New York Giants | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 73–92 |
Earned run average | 4.29 |
Strikeouts | 316 |
Teams | |
Joseph Edward Genewich (January 15, 1897 – December 21, 1985) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Braves and New York Giants from 1922 to 1930.[1] His key pitch was the slow curve.[2]
Genewich attended the Elmira Free Academy but was not allowed to play for its baseball team because he was the son of a Polish mill worker. Genewich went directly from sandlot ball to the Boston Braves without playing minor league baseball.[3]
Genewich served in the United States Navy and played baseball at Naval Station Great Lakes during World War I[3] and enlisted again in 1942 during World War II.[4]