| Jimmie DeShong | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born:(1909-11-30)November 30, 1909 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: October 16, 1993(1993-10-16) (aged 83) Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 12, 1932, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 10, 1939, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 47–44 |
| Earned run average | 5.08 |
| Strikeouts | 273 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
James Brooklyn DeShong (November 30, 1909 – October 16, 1993) was an American professionalbaseballpitcher who appeared in 175games inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for thePhiladelphia Athletics (1932),New York Yankees (1934–1935) andWashington Senators (1936–1939). Born inHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, he threw and batted right-handed and was listed as 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and 165 pounds (75 kg).
DeShong's playing career lasted for 14 seasons (1928–1941). His MLB service saw him miss, by one year, two dynasties: the 1929–1931 Athletics and the 1936–1939 Yankees. However, he enjoyed a stellar campaign as a member of the1936 Senators, posting an 18–10won–lost record and finishing eighth in theAmerican League in victories. His high win total in 1936 was accompanied by a mediocre 4.63earned run average, and he permitted 255hits (among them, 11home runs) and 96bases on balls in 2232⁄3innings pitched, with only 59strikeouts.
Overall, in his 175 games, which included an even 100starts, he compiled a 47–44 record and a 5.08 career ERA, permitting 968 hits and 432 walks, with 273 strikeouts, in 8722⁄3 career innings pitched. He threw twoshutouts and 44complete games, and was credited with ninesaves, then an unofficial statistic. On July 28, 1934, DeShong tossed a one-hitter against his former Philadelphia teammates, surrendering only a seventh-inning home run toBaseball Hall of Fame sluggerJimmie Foxx.[1] He was aminor-leaguemanager and a scout for the Athletics after retiring from the field.
Jimmie DeShong died at age 83 inLower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania.
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