Jock Menefee

Jock Menefee
Pitcher/Outfielder
Born: (1868-01-15)January 15, 1868
Rowlesburg, West Virginia
Died: March 11, 1953(1953-03-11) (aged 85)
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 17, 1892, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
September 7, 1903, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 58–70
Earned run average 3.81
Strikeouts 293
Teams

John "Jock" Menefee (January 15, 1868 in Rowlesburg, West Virginia – March 11, 1953 in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania), was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1892-1903. He would play for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Louisville Colonels, New York Giants, and Chicago Cubs.

Menefee became the first National League pitcher to pull off a successful steal of home, a feat which he accomplished against Brooklyn on July 15, 1902.

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