Hank Behrman
Encyclopedia
Henry Bernard Behrman was a pitcher
in Major League Baseball
. He pitched from 1946-1949 with the Brooklyn Dodgers
, Pittsburgh Pirates
and New York Giants
. He appeared in 5 games for the Dodgers during the 1947 World Series
.
The right-handed pitcher had his best season as a rookie with the Brooklyn Dodgers in with an 11-5 record, a 2.93 earned run average and 150 innings pitched. On May 3, , he was traded with pitchers Kirby Higbe
and Cal McLish
, infielder
Gene Mauch
and catcher
Dixie Howell
to the Pittsburgh Pirates
for outfielder
Al Gionfriddo
and $100,000. Then he was sent back to the Dodgers for cash on June 14 of that year. He was sold to the New York Giants on Feb. 26, and closed his four-year career with them. He was 24-17 lifetime, with half of his wins coming in relief, a 4.40 earned run average and 19 saves.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
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 pitched from 1946-1949 with the Brooklyn Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
, 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...
and New York Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
. He appeared in 5 games for the Dodgers during the 1947 World Series
1947 World Series
The 1947 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Brooklyn Dodgers, with the Yankees winning the Series in seven games for their first title since , and the eleventh championship in team history...
.
The right-handed pitcher had his best season as a rookie with the Brooklyn Dodgers in with an 11-5 record, a 2.93 earned run average and 150 innings pitched. On May 3, , he was traded with pitchers Kirby Higbe
Kirby Higbe
Walter Kirby Higbe was an American right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball from to . He was born and died in Columbia, South Carolina.-Career:...
and Cal McLish
Cal McLish
Calvin Coolidge Julius Caesar Tuskahoma McLish was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers , Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago Cubs , Cleveland Indians , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies...
, infielder
Infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
Gene Mauch
Gene Mauch
Gene William Mauch was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers , Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago Cubs , Boston Braves , St...
and catcher
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...
Dixie Howell
Dixie Howell (catcher)
Homer Elliott Howell was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played from 1947-1956 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers.-External links:...
to 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...
for outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
Al Gionfriddo
Al Gionfriddo
Albert Francis "Al" Gionfriddo was a slightly built 5' 6" and 165 lb. professional baseball outfielder who batted and threw left-handed. He made his major league debut on September 23, at the age of 22 with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
and $100,000. Then he was sent back to the Dodgers for cash on June 14 of that year. He was sold to the New York Giants on Feb. 26, and closed his four-year career with them. He was 24-17 lifetime, with half of his wins coming in relief, a 4.40 earned run average and 19 saves.