Hugh Canavan
| Hugh Canavan | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher / Outfielder | |
| Born: May 13, 1897 Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Died: September 4, 1967 (aged 70) Boston, Massachusetts | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 23, 1918, for the Boston Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 25, 1918, for the Boston Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–4 |
| Earned run average | 6.36 |
| Strikeouts | 18 |
| Teams | |
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Hugh Edward Canavan (May 13, 1897 – September 4, 1967), nicknamed "Hugo", was a pitcher and outfielder in Major League Baseball.
Playing career[edit]
He played for the Boston Braves in 1918,[1] appearing as a pitcher in 11 games and compiling an 0–4 record. He also appeared as a pinch-hitter in 4 games, and played one full game as an outfielder. Canavan appeared in a total of 16 games for the Braves; the Braves lost all 16 of those games.
Canavan had a more successful minor league career, where he played mostly as a pitcher with occasional games in the outfield. Playing nine seasons between 1916 and 1927, as a pitcher Canavan won 99 games.
References[edit]
- ^ "Hugh Canavan Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2011-02-22.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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