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Steamboat Struss

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Steamboat Struss
Pitcher
Born: (1909-02-24)February 24, 1909
Riverdale, Illinois
Died: September 12, 1985(1985-09-12) (aged 76)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 30, 1934, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 1934, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average6.43
Strikeouts3
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Teams

Clarence Herbert "Steamboat" Struss (February 24, 1909 – September 12, 1985), was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 1934 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He batted and threw right-handed. He was the starting pitcher for the final game of Pittsburgh's 1934 season and was tagged with the loss, giving up 6 runs (5 earned) in 7 innings.[1] At the plate, he was rather more successful, going 1-for-3, with his lone hit being a 2-RBI double.[1]

Struss was born in Riverdale, Illinois, and died in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Chicago Cubs 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 (2)". retrosheet.org. September 30, 1934. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
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