James Edward "Red" Bird (April 25, 1890 – March 23, 1972) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched for the Washington Senators in one game.[1]
| Red Bird | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 25, 1890 Stephenville, Texas | |
| Died: March 23, 1972 (aged 81) Murfreesboro, Arkansas | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 17, 1921, for the Washington Senators | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 17, 1921, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 5.40 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Bird was reportedly discovered by Senators owner Clark Griffith pitching in the Texas League for the Shreveport Gassers.[2] He pitched in his only Major League game on September 17, 1921, against the Cleveland Indians at Griffith Stadium. He entered the game in relief of Frank Woodward and allowed three earned runs over five innings pitched.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Red Bird Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ Dougher, Louis A. (September 13, 1921). "Fans Want New Players So Mr. Griffith Gets 'Em". The Washington Times. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians at Washington Senators Box Score, September 17, 1921". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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