Mel Deutsch

Mel Deutsch
Pitcher
Born: (1915-07-26)July 26, 1915
Caldwell, Texas
Died: November 18, 2001(2001-11-18) (aged 86)
Austin, Texas
Batted: Switch Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 21, 1946, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
May 7, 1946, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win-Loss record 0–0
Earned run average 5.68
Innings pitched 61⁄3
Teams

Melvin Elliott Deutsch (July 26, 1915 – November 18, 2001) was an American professional baseball player. He was a relief pitcher in the Major Leagues who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1946 season. Listed at 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m), 215 lb., Deutsch batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Caldwell, Texas.

Deutsch was signed by the Boston Red Sox as a free agent out of the University of Texas at Austin. His professional career extended from 1941–1944, 1946–1947 and 1949. He served in the United States Army during World War II,[1] missing the 1945 season.

He made three appearances out of the Red Sox bullpen during the early weeks of Boston's 1946 pennant-winning season, posting a 5.68 ERA with two strikeouts and three walks in 6⅓ innings of work. He allowed seven hits and did not have a decision or a save.

Deutsch died in Austin, Texas at age 86.

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References

  1. ↑ "BaseballinWartime.com". BaseballinWartime.com. Retrieved 2012-10-16.

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