| Position | Pitcher |
|---|---|
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
| Birth date | July 17, 1919 |
| Birth place | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Death date | February 14, 2008 (aged 88) |
| Death place | Ogden, Utah, U.S. |
| Debutleague | MLB |
| Debutdate | April 14 |
| Debutyear | 1953 |
| Debutteam | Detroit Tigers |
| Finalleague | MLB |
| Finaldate | July 10 |
| Finalyear | 1953 |
| Finalteam | Detroit Tigers |
| Statleague | MLB |
| Stat1label | Win–loss record |
| Stat1value | 0–1 |
| Stat2label | Earned run average |
| Stat2value | 4.73 |
| Stat3label | Strikeouts |
| Stat3value | 19 |
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Harold James Erickson (July 17, 1919 – February 14, 2008) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher who played briefly for the Detroit Tigers during the season. Listed at 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m), 230 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.
Early life
Erickson was born in Portland, Oregon.[1]
Career
Erickson was a star pitcher with the 1950 Quebec Braves of the Can-Am League, posting a 20–4 record and leading the league in earned run average, strikeouts, and complete games.
Erickson was a 33-year-old rookie when he entered the majors with Detroit in 1953. In 18 relief appearances, he posted a 0–1 record with a 4.73 ERA and one save, giving up 23 runs (17 unearned) on 43 hits and 10 walks while striking out 19 in 32 1⁄3 innings of work.
Death
Erickson died in Ogden, Utah, at the age of 88.[2]
External links
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References
- ^ "Hal Erickson Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ "Hal Erickson – Society for American Baseball Research". Retrieved 2022-07-09.