Joseph Earl Lucey [Scootch] (March 27, 1897 – July 30, 1980) was a pitcher / shortstop in Major League Baseball. Listed at 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m), 168 lb., Lucey batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts.[1]

Joe Lucey
Pitcher / Shortstop
Born: (1897-03-27)March 27, 1897
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Died: July 30, 1980(1980-07-30) (aged 83)
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 6, 1920, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
June 25, 1925, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0-1
Earned run average9.00
Batting average.111
Teams

Lucey entered the majors in 1920 with the New York Yankees, appearing for them in two games at shortstop and second base before joining the Boston Red Sox in 1925. While in Boston, he also pitched in seven games, including two starts. He was a .111 hitter (2-for-18) in 13 games. As a pitcher, he posted a 0–1 record with a 9.00 earned run average in 11.0 innings of work.

Lucey died in his hometown of Holyoke, Massachusetts, at age 83.

References

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  1. ^ admin. "Joe Lucey – Society for American Baseball Research". Retrieved May 20, 2023.
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