Jack Bracken

John James Bracken (April 14, 1881 – July 16, 1954) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He played for the Cleveland Blues from August 7, 1901 to September 27, 1901.

Jack Bracken
Pitcher
Born: April 14, 1881
Cleveland, Ohio
Died: July 16, 1954(1954-07-16) (aged 73)
Highland Park, Michigan
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 7, 1901, for the Cleveland Blues
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 1901, for the Cleveland Blues
MLB statistics
Win–loss record4–8
Earned run average6.21
Strikeouts18
Teams

On the 15th of September, Bracken gave up 24 hits in 7.5 innings as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Blues 21–0, the most lopsided victory in American League history up to that time.[1]

References

  1. "Jack Bracken". BaseballLibrary.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2007. Retrieved 12 December 2012.


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