| Jack Armstrong | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1965-03-07)March 7, 1965 (age 60) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 21, 1988, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 17, 1994, for the Texas Rangers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 40–65 |
| Earned run average | 4.58 |
| Strikeouts | 510 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jack William Armstrong (born March 7, 1965) is an American formerMajor League Baseball right-handedpitcher who played for several teams between 1988 and 1994. He is a graduate ofNeptune High School inNeptune Township, New Jersey, where he once struck out 22 batters in a nine-inning game,[1][2] and an alumnus ofRider College and theUniversity of Oklahoma.[3]
Armstrong attendedRider University and theUniversity of Oklahoma. In 1985 and 1986, he playedcollegiate summer baseball with theWareham Gatemen of theCape Cod Baseball League (CCBL). In 1986, he was MVP of the CCBL all-star game, and received the league's Outstanding Pitcher award.[4][5]
Drafted by theCincinnati Reds in the 1st round of the1987 MLB amateur draft, Armstrong made his big-league debut on June 21, 1988, and appeared in his final game on April 17, 1994. A torn rotator cuff helped end his career at the age of 27. Armstrong was also a member of the inauguralFlorida Marlins team in1993.
Armstrong had the best year of his career with theCincinnati Reds in 1990. He won eight of his first nine starts and was theNational League's starting pitcher in theAll-Star Game. He tailed off, however, ending the year with a record of 12–9 and a 3.42 ERA. He relievedScott Scudder in Game 2 of the1990 World Series with the Reds trailing, 4–3. Armstrong pitched three scoreless innings against theOakland Athletics, and the Reds won the game in the 10th inning.
After his career 1990 season, he spent one more year with the Reds, before being traded forGreg Swindell.[6] He then spent one season each with the Indians, Marlins, and Rangers before retiring.
His son, Jack Armstrong Jr., turned down a $1 million signing bonus from theTexas Rangers out of high school in order to play college baseball for theVanderbilt Commodores. He was later drafted by Houston and signed for a $750,000 bonus, although injuries derailed his career.[citation needed] Erik, his younger son, played baseball at the University of South Carolina Beaufort.[7]
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