Garland Braxton
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| Garland Braxton | ||
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| Pitcher | ||
| Born: June 10, 1900 Snow Camp, North Carolina |
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| Died: February 25, 1966 (aged 65) Norfolk, Virginia |
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| Batted: Both | Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | ||
| May 27, 1921 for the Boston Braves |
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| Final game | ||
| September 23, 1933 for the St. Louis Browns |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Pitching Record | 50-53 | |
| Earned run average | 4.13 | |
| Strikeouts | 412 | |
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Edgar Garland Braxton (June 10, 1900 - February 25, 1966) was an American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of 10 seasons (1921-1933) with the Boston Braves, New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns. He led the American League in ERA in 1928 while playing for Washington. For his career, he compiled a 50-53 record in 282 appearances, with a 4.13 ERA and 412 strikeouts.
He was born in Snow Camp, North Carolina and later died in Norfolk, Virginia at the age of 65.
[edit] See also
- List of Major League Baseball ERA champions
- List of Major League Baseball saves champions
- Chicago White Sox all-time roster
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
| Preceded by Wilcy Moore |
American League ERA Champion 1928 |
Succeeded by Lefty Grove |
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Categories: 1900 births | 1966 deaths | Major league pitchers | American League ERA champions | Major league players from North Carolina | Boston Braves players | New York Yankees players | Washington Senators players | Chicago White Sox players | St. Louis Browns players | Pre-1940 baseball pitcher stubs
