John Roach (baseball)

John Roach
Pitcher
Born: November 19, 1867(1867-11-19)
North Bend, Pennsylvania
Died: April 2, 1934(1934-04-02) (aged 66)
Peoria, Illinois
Batted: Right Threw: Left 
MLB debut
May 14, 1887 for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
May 14, 1887 for the New York Giants
Career statistics
Win-Loss record     0-1
Earned run average     11.25
Strikeouts     3
Teams

John F. Roach (November 19, 1867 - April 2, 1934) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. In 1887 he pitched in a single game for the New York Giants.[1] He also had an extensive minor league baseball career, that lasted from 1886 through 1898.[2]

His brother, Mike Roach, also played in the Major Leagues with the Washington Senators in 1899.

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