Joe Decker

Joe Decker
Pitcher
Born: June 16, 1947
Storm Lake, Iowa
Died: March 2, 2003 (aged 55)
Fraser, Michigan
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 18, 1969 for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
July 7, 1979 for the Seattle Mariners
Career statistics
Win-Loss 36-44
Earned run average 4.17
Strikeouts 458
Teams

George Henry Decker, Jr. (June 16, 1947 March 2, 2003) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (196972), Minnesota Twins (197376) and Seattle Mariners (1979). He was born in Storm Lake, Iowa.[1]

He died in Fraser, Michigan at the age of 55.

References

  1. Myers, Doug (1999). Essential Cubs: Chicago Cubs Facts, Feats, and Firsts-- from the Batter's Box to the Bullpen to the Bleachers. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 9780809226108. Retrieved 19 November 2014.

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Preceded by
Camilo Pascual
Minnesota Twins Single-Game Strikeout Total Record Holder (15)
1973
Succeeded by
Jerry Koosman