Pembroke Finlayson (known as the "Midget Twirler"[1]) (July 31, 1888 in Cheraw, South Carolina – March 6, 1912 in Brooklyn, New York) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in the 1908 and 1909 seasons with the Brooklyn Superbas. While playing in the minors in 1910 he was diagnosed with a serious heart problem and underwent surgery. However, he attempted to return to baseball too soon into his recovery and died in 1912.
Pembroke Finlayson | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Cheraw, South Carolina | July 31, 1888|
Died: March 6, 1912 Brooklyn, New York | (aged 23)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 6, 1908, for the Brooklyn Superbas | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 1, 1909, for the Brooklyn Superbas | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 11.05 |
Strikeouts | 2 |
Teams | |
Notes
edit- ^ Ron Schuler's Parlour Tricks: Little Hurler, Big Name, Weak Heart at blogspot.com
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Profile
- Pembroke Finlayson at Find a Grave
- Biography at SABR.org