Claude Crocker

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Claude Crocker
Pitcher
Born: July 20, 1924(1924-07-20)
Died: December 19, 2002 (aged 78)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 1, 1944
for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Final game
September 30, 1945
for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Career statistics
Win-Loss     0-0
ERA     6.75
Strikeouts     2
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Claude Arthur Crocker (July 20, 1924 - December 19, 2002) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944 and 1945. The 6'2", 185 lb. right-hander was a native of Caroleen, North Carolina.

Crocker is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He pitched a total of three games, all in relief, and his last one was his best. On September 30, 1945, the last day of the season, Crocker pitched two scoreless innings to earn a save in a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Shibe Park. Totals for his brief career include 2 games finished, 4 earned runs allowed in 5.1 innings pitched, and an ERA of 6.75. He was perfect at the plate and on defense, going 1-for-1 (1.000) and recording 1 assist without making an error.

He died at the age of 78 in Clinton, South Carolina.

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