Al Schroll

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Al "Bull" Schroll
Pitcher
Born: March 22, 1932(1932-03-22)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Died: November 30, 1999(1999-11-30) (aged 67)
Alexandria, Louisiana
Batted: Right Threw: Right 
MLB debut
April 20, 1958 for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 1961 for the Minnesota Twins
Career statistics
Win-loss record     6–9
Earned run average     5.34
Innings pitched     118
Teams

Albert Bringhurst "Bull" Schroll (March 22, 1932 — November 30, 1999) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. Schroll played from 1958 through 1961 for the Boston Red Sox (1958–59), Philadelphia Phillies (1959), Chicago Cubs (1960) and Minnesota Twins (1961). Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m), 210 pounds (95 kg), he batted and threw right-handed. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

In a four season career, Schroll posted a 6-9 record with a 5.34 ERA in 35 appearances, including 13 starts, three complete games, 63 strikeouts, 64 walks, and 118.0 innings of work.

Schroll died in Alexandria, Virginia at the age of 67.

[edit] Fact

  • On August 20, 1961, Schroll and fellow pitcher Jack Kralick hit home runs for the Twins, to become the sixth pitching duo in major league history to hit a homer for the same team during a single season game. Minnesota defeated the Los Angeles Angels, 9–7. Notably, the game was played at Wrigley Field.

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