Harold David Ock (March 17, 1912 – March 18, 1975) was a professional baseball player who played catcher in one game for the 1935 Brooklyn Dodgers.
| Whitey Ock | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: March 17, 1912 Brooklyn, New York | |
| Died: March 18, 1975 (aged 63) Mt. Kisco, New York | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 29, 1935, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 29, 1935, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .000 |
| Games played | 1 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
He graduated from Bushwick High School before attending Lehigh University where he played college baseball and football. In a 1933 baseball game against Villanova, he played catcher without a facemask or shinguards. He was elected captain of the Lehigh Engineers football team for their 1934 season.[1]
References
edit- ^ "'Whitey' Ock Named Lehigh Grid Captain". The Morning Call. December 18, 1933. p. 13. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference
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