Joe Kiefer

Joe Kiefer
Joe Kiefer
	Pitcher
	Born: July 19, 1899; West Leyden, New York
	Died: July 5, 1975 (aged 75); Utica, New York
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	October 1, 1920, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
	May 25, 1926, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	0–5
Earned run average	6.16
Strikeouts	9
Teams
	Chicago White Sox (1920); Boston Red Sox (1925–1926);

Joseph William Kiefer [Harlem Joe or Smoke] (July 19, 1899 – July 5, 1975) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox. Listed at 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), 190 lb., Kiefer batted and threw right-handed. He was born in West Leyden, New York.

In a three-season career, Kiefer posted a 0–5 record with a 6.16 ERA in 15 appearances, including four starts, nine strikeouts, and 49⅔ innings of work. He also pitched in the minors for 21 years and served in the U.S. Army during World War I.

Kiefer died in Utica, New York at age 75.^[1]

References

^ "Joe Kiefer Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-12-20.

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[1] "Joe Kiefer Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-12-20.

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