Chris Van Cuyk
| Chris Van Cuyk | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 3, 1927 Kimberly, Wisconsin | |
| Died: November 3, 1992 (aged 65) Hudson, Florida | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 16, 1950, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 15, 1952, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 7–11 |
| Earned run average | 5.16 |
| Strikeouts | 103 |
| Teams | |
Christian Gerald Van Cuyk (January 3, 1927 – November 3, 1992) was a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. His older brother, Johnny Van Cuyk, also pitched in the majors.
Signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1946, Van Cuyk made his Major League Baseball debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on July 16, 1950, and appeared in his final game on August 15, 1952.
Prior to his entrance into professional baseball, Van Cuyk served in the US Navy during World War II.[1]
References
- ^ "Those who served A to Z". baseballinwartime.com. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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