Claude Jonnard

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Claude Jonnard
Pitcher
Born: November 23, 1897
Nashville, Tennessee
Died: August 27, 1959 (aged 61)
Nashville, Tennessee
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
October 1, 1921
for the New York Giants
Final game
July 11, 1929
for the Chicago Cubs
Career statistics
Pitching record     14-12
Earned run average     3.79
Strikeouts     160
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Claude Alfred Jonnard (November 23, 1897 - August 27, 1959) was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of six seasons (1921-1924, 1926, 1929) with the New York Giants, St. Louis Browns and Chicago Cubs. For his career, he compiled a 14-12 record in 137 appearances, most as a relief pitcher, with an 3.79 earned run average and 160 strikeouts. Jonnard was a member of the Giants National League pennant-winning teams in 1923 and 1924, losing both World Series (to the New York Yankees and Washingtin Senators, respectively). In World Series play, he made three relief appearances, giving up no runs.

Jonnard was born and later died in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 61.

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