John Cavanaugh (baseball)
| John Cavanaugh | |
|---|---|
| Third baseman | |
| Born: June 5, 1900 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: January 14, 1961 (aged 60) New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 7, 1919, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 7, 1919, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .000 |
| At-bats | 1 |
| Teams | |
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John Joseph Cavanaugh (June 5, 1900 – January 14, 1961) was an American Major League Baseball third baseman. He played in one game for the Philadelphia Phillies on July 7 during the 1919 Philadelphia Phillies season. He was the first player born in the 1900s to appear in a Major League Baseball game.[1]
Career[edit]
Following his one game played during the 1919 season as a 19-year-old, Cavanaugh played in parts of 3 minor league seasons. He spent 1921 and 1922 with the Reading Aces of the International League and 1924 with the Wilkes-Barre Barons of the New York-Penn League.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ DeFillipo, Larry. "Point men". The Free Library. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
- ^ "John Cavanaugh". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
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