Oscar Theander Harstad (May 24, 1892 – November 14, 1985) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in 32 games for the Cleveland Indians during the 1915 Cleveland Indians season. After his baseball career, "Theander" as he was called by his family and friends, became a dentist serving the Milton-Freewater, Oregon, community for over 50 years.[1]
| Oscar Harstad | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 24, 1892 Parkland, Washington | |
| Died: November 14, 1985 (aged 93) Corvallis, Oregon | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 23, 1915, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 28, 1915, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 3–5 |
| Earned run average | 3.40 |
| Strikeouts | 35 |
| Teams | |
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He was born in Parkland, Washington, and died in Corvallis, Oregon, at age 93.[2] He was the son of Bjug Harstad, founder of Pacific Lutheran University. He was buried at Oaklawn Cemetery in Corvallis.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Oscar Harstad – Society for American Baseball Research".
- ^ a b "Oscar Harstad". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Article about Harstad's daughter from Oregon State University Alumni Association
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