Royce Lint
| Royce Lint | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 1, 1921 Birmingham, Alabama | |
| Died: April 3, 2006 (aged 85) Portland, Oregon | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 13, 1954, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 29, 1954, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–3 |
| Earned run average | 4.86 |
| Strikeouts | 36 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Royce Lint (January 1, 1921 – April 3, 2006) was a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1954.
Early career
Lint was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He began his professional career in 1939, playing in minor league baseball until 1942, when much of minor league baseball was briefly cancelled due to World War II. He resumed playing in 1946 after a stint in the United States Army Air Forces[1] and toiled in the minor leagues until 1953. By that time, he had 141 minor league victories to his credit though no major league experience.
1954
Lint, a 33-year-old rookie, spent the entire 1954 season with the St. Louis Cardinals as a relief pitcher. He made his major league debut on April 13 against the Chicago Cubs, pitching two innings of work and allowing no runs. The first batter he faced was Bob Talbot and his first strikeout, also recorded in that game, was Randy Jackson.[2]
Lint appeared in 33 games for the Cardinals in 1954 and went 2–3 with a 4.86 ERA in 701⁄3 innings. Though 29 of his appearances were in relief, four were starts — the first of which came in the second game of a doubleheader on July 4. Facing the Cubs, he threw a complete game shutout.[3]
As a batter Lint collected one hit in 10 at-bats. His lone his was a double that drove in two runs.
Later career
Lint returned to the minor leagues in 1955 and remained there until 1956. Overall, he went 154–113 with a 3.49 ERA in 492 minor league games over 14 seasons.[4]
Lint died in Portland, Oregon, aged 85.
References
- ^ "Baseball in Wartime - Those Who Served A to Z". BaseballInWartime.com. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ "Apr 13, 1954, Cubs at Cardinals Box Score and Play by Play". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. April 13, 1954. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ "Jul 4, 1954, Cardinals at Cubs Box Score and Play by Play". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. July 4, 1954. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ "Royce Lint Register Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1921 births
- 2006 deaths
- Albany Senators players
- Andalusia Rams players
- Baseball players from Alabama
- Gadsden Pilots players
- Harrisburg Senators players
- Hollywood Stars players
- Indianapolis Indians players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Portland Beavers players
- St. Louis Cardinals players
- San Antonio Missions players