Bill Phyle

Bill Phyle
Pitcher/Third Baseman
Born: June 25, 1875
Duluth, Minnesota
Died: August 6, 1953 (aged 78)
Los Angeles, California
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 17, 1898 for the Chicago Orphans
Last MLB appearance
September 15, 1906 for the New York Giants
Career statistics
Win-loss record 10-19
Earned run average 3.96
Strikeouts 76
Teams

William Joseph Phyle (June 25, 1875 – August 6, 1953), born in Duluth, Minnesota was a pitcher for Major League Baseball's Chicago Orphans (1898–99) and New York Giants (1901) and a third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals (1906). He pitched a shutout on his Major League debut, in a 9-0 victory over the Washington Senators on September 17, 1898.[1]

After his playing career finished, Phyle was an umpire in the Pacific Coast League.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Snyder, John (2005). Cubs Journal: Year by Year and Day by Day with the Chicago Cubs Since 1876. United States: Emmis Books. p. 717. ISBN 1578601924.
  2. ↑ Snelling, Dennis (2012). The Greatest Minor League: A History of the Pacific Coast League, 1903-1957. United States: McFarland Publishing. p. 372. ISBN 9780786465248.

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