Joe Straub
| Joe Straub | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: January 19, 1858 Germany | |
| Died: February 13, 1929 (aged 71) Pueblo, Colorado | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 24, 1880, for the Troy Trojans | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 22, 1883, for the Columbus Buckeyes | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .153 |
| Hits | 22 |
| Runs batted in | 4 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Joseph J. Straub (January 19, 1858 – February 13, 1929) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played three seasons in the majors during the 19th century.
Straub had a weak throwing arm which caused Philadelphia to release him.[1][2]
References
- ^ "Out-Door Sports". The Philadelphia Times. May 21, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ "The release of Joe Straub". The Philadelphia Times. September 3, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet