Elmo Plaskett
Encyclopedia
Elmo Alexander Plaskett was a catcher
in Major League Baseball
. He was born in Frederiksted, United States Virgin Islands, and died in Christiansted. The Pittsburgh Pirates
signed him as a free agent in 1957. He played for the Pirates in 1962 and 1963.
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
. He was born in Frederiksted, United States Virgin Islands, and died in Christiansted. The Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
signed him as a free agent in 1957. He played for the Pirates in 1962 and 1963.