Joe Straub

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.

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
Teams

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

References

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


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