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Joe Straub

Joe Straub Notable

b. January 19, 1858 · Troy Trojans 1880, Philadelphia Athletics 1882, Columbus Buckeyes 1883

Joe Straub played for three clubs across four seasons as a catcher, opening with the Troy Trojans in 1880 and closing with the Columbus Buckeyes in 1883.

Across 38 games he batted .153, with 22 hits and 7 runs. He finished with 2 doubles.

He played 24 games behind the plate, with 105 putouts and 26 errors. He turned 1 double play.

He was born in Milwaukee, WI, USA on January 19, 1858, and died on February 13, 1929. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1880 TRO 31213 000 3130 .250
1882 PHA 83226 200 1100 .188
1883 COL 27100413 000 0400 .130
Career 38144722 200 4630 .153

On this day & linked events

1858

Born January 19, 1858

Milwaukee, WI, USA

1929

Died February 13, 1929

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