George Craig (baseball)

George McCarthy Craig (November 15, 1887 – April 23, 1911), nicknamed "Lefty", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the 1907 season. He was born in Philadelphia.

George Craig
Pitcher
Born: November 15, 1887
Philadelphia
Died: April 23, 1911(1911-04-23) (aged 23)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Batted: Unknown
Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 19, 1907, for the Philadelphia Athletics
Last MLB appearance
September 17, 1907, for the Philadelphia Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average10.80
Strikeouts0
Teams

He appeared in just two games and posted a 10.80 earned run average without a decision in 1⅔ innings of work.

Craig died in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 23 after being shot by a burglar.

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