Izzy Goldstein
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Isidore "Izzy" Goldstein (June 6, 1908 - September 24, 1993) was a 6'0" right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball
. Born in Odessa, Russian Empire
, Goldstein played only one season in the major leagues, appearing in 16 games (6 as a starter and 10 in relief) for the Detroit Tigers
in 1932. Goldstein posted mediocre numbers, having a 3-2 record and an ERA
of 4.47 - slightly lower than the league average (for an Adjusted ERA+
of 105). Goldstein also proved to be a strong hitter for a pitcher, as he had 5 hits and 3 RBIs in 17 at bats for a .294 batting average and .353 slugging percentage. An article in the "Jewish Daily" in 2004 said the following about Goldstein: "For young Jews, however, baseball is more than statistics. Playing ball has been a conduit for blending into the American mainstream. A one-sentence summation of the life of Izzy Goldstein reflects the American-Jewish experience: He was born in 1908 in Odessa, pitched in 16 games for the 1932 Detroit Tigers and died in 1993 in Delray Beach, Fla
." http://www.forward.com/articles/holtzman-ginsberg-and-epstein-back-at-bat/ Izzy Goldstein was 85 years old at the time of his death.
Goldstein was one of at least six players in major league history to go by the name "Izzy." The others are Izzy Alcantara
(2000-02), Izzy Hoffman
(1904-07), Izzy Isringhausen
(1995-2009), Izzy Leon
(1945), and Izzy Molina
(1996-2002).
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...
. Born in Odessa, Russian Empire
Russian Empire
The Russian Empire was a state that existed from 1721 until the Russian Revolution of 1917. It was the successor to the Tsardom of Russia and the predecessor of the Soviet Union...
, Goldstein played only one season in the major leagues, appearing in 16 games (6 as a starter and 10 in relief) for the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
in 1932. Goldstein posted mediocre numbers, having a 3-2 record and an ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
of 4.47 - slightly lower than the league average (for an Adjusted ERA+
Adjusted ERA+
Adjusted ERA+, often simply abbreviated to ERA+ or ERA plus, is a pitching statistic in baseball. It adjusts a pitcher's earned run average according to the pitcher's ballpark and the ERA of the pitcher's league...
of 105). Goldstein also proved to be a strong hitter for a pitcher, as he had 5 hits and 3 RBIs in 17 at bats for a .294 batting average and .353 slugging percentage. An article in the "Jewish Daily" in 2004 said the following about Goldstein: "For young Jews, however, baseball is more than statistics. Playing ball has been a conduit for blending into the American mainstream. A one-sentence summation of the life of Izzy Goldstein reflects the American-Jewish experience: He was born in 1908 in Odessa, pitched in 16 games for the 1932 Detroit Tigers and died in 1993 in Delray Beach, Fla
Delray Beach, Florida
Delray Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 60,020. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S...
." http://www.forward.com/articles/holtzman-ginsberg-and-epstein-back-at-bat/ Izzy Goldstein was 85 years old at the time of his death.
Goldstein was one of at least six players in major league history to go by the name "Izzy." The others are Izzy Alcantara
Izzy Alcántara
Israel Cristostomo "Izzy" Alcántara is a former Major League Baseball player for the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.-Minor leagues:...
(2000-02), Izzy Hoffman
Izzy Hoffman
Harry C. Hoffman was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Washington Senators in 1904 and the Boston Doves in 1907.-External links:...
(1904-07), Izzy Isringhausen
Jason Isringhausen
Jason Derik Isringhausen is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher.-New York Mets:Isringhausen was chosen as a draft-and-follow prospect by the New York Mets in the 44th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft...
(1995-2009), Izzy Leon
Izzy Leon
Isidoro León Becerra was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1945. The 34-year-old rookie was a native of Cruces, Cuba....
(1945), and Izzy Molina
Izzy Molina
Islay "Izzy" Molina is a former Major League Baseball catcher for the Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles...
(1996-2002).