| Cy Slapnicka | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:(1886-03-23)March 23, 1886 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. | |
| Died: October 20, 1979(1979-10-20) (aged 93) Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. | |
Batted: Both Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 26, 1911, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 8, 1918, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–6 |
| Earned run average | 4.30 |
| Strikeouts | 13 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Cyril Charles Slapnicka (March 23, 1886 – October 20, 1979) was aMajor League Baseballpitcher andexecutive. He played for theChicago Cubs (1911) andPittsburgh Pirates (1918). His playing career was unusual in that he went almost seven years between major league appearances. He also played 18 years of minor league ball.
In 10 totalgames pitched Slapnicka had a record of 1–6 with anERA of 4.30 in 73.1innings pitched. He started eight games, completed five, and finished two. He also had onesave.
His more significant contributions to baseball came when his playing career was over. He was theGeneral Manager of theCleveland Indians from 1935 to 1940, and then a major leaguescout for the Indians until he retired in 1961. He signed 31 major league players, includingHall of FamersBob Feller andBob Lemon. He resigned as Indians Vice President in September 1941.[1]
Slapnicka died in his hometown ofCedar Rapids, Iowa, at the age of 93.
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