Joe Straub

Joe Straub
Catcher
Born: (1858-01-19)January 19, 1858
Germany
Died: February 13, 1929(1929-02-13) (aged 71)
Pueblo, Colorado
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 24, 1880, for the Troy Trojans
Last MLB appearance
September 22, 1883, for the Columbus Buckeyes
MLB statistics
Batting average.153
Hits22
Runs batted in4
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Teams

Joseph J. Straub (January 19, 1858 – February 13, 1929) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played three seasons in the majors during the 19th century.

Straub had a weak throwing arm which caused Philadelphia to release him.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Out-Door Sports". The Philadelphia Times. May 21, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "The release of Joe Straub". The Philadelphia Times. September 3, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved January 19, 2024.


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