Ken Jungels

Kenneth Peter Jungels (June 23, 1916 – September 9, 1975) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for five seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1937 to 1938 and 1940 to 1941 and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1942.

Ken Jungels
Pitcher
Born: June 23, 1916
Aurora, Illinois
Died: September 9, 1975(1975-09-09) (aged 59)
West Bend, Wisconsin
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 15, 1937, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
June 7, 1942, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average6.80
Strikeouts21
Teams

Jungels' lone victory came on August 14, 1938, as a relief pitcher in the Indians 6–4 win over the Chicago White Sox.[1] During World War II, he served stateside in the army.[2] He died in West Bend, Wisconsin on September 9, 1975.

References

  1. "Cleveland Indians 6, Chicago White Sox 4". retrosheet.org. August 14, 1938. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
  2. "Baseball in Wartime – Those Who Served A to Z". BaseballinWartime.com. Retrieved July 6, 2019.


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