George Eyrich

George Lincoln Eyrich (March 3, 1925 – June 25, 2006) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1943. At 18 years of age, the 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), 175 lb (79 kg) rookie was the fourth-youngest player to appear in a National League game that season.

George Eyrich
Pitcher
Born: (1925-03-03)March 3, 1925
Reading, Pennsylvania
Died: June 25, 2006(2006-06-25) (aged 81)
Reading, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 13, 1943, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last appearance
August 29, 1943, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.38
Strikeouts5
Teams

Eyrich is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on June 13, 1943, in a road doubleheader against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds.[1]

Eyrich appeared in a total of nine games, all in relief, with six games finished in 1943 for the Philadelphia Phillies.[2] Even though he allowed 36 baserunners (27 hits and 9 walks) in just 18​2⁄3 innings pitched, he gave up only seven earned runs. His short career ended with a 0–0 record and a 3.38 ERA.

Eyrich was born and died in Reading, Pennsylvania.

References
  1. "New York Giants 6, Philadelphia Phillies 2 (1)". retrosheet.org. June 13, 1943. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
  2. "George Eyrich Stats". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
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