Kid Speer
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George Nathan "Kid" Speer (June 16, 1886 - January 13, 1946) was a Major League Baseball
pitcher
. Speer played for the Detroit Tigers
in . In 12 career games, he had a 4-4 record with a 2.83 ERA. He batted and threw left-handed
.
Speer was born in Corning, Missouri
and died in Edmonton, Alberta.
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...
pitcher
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...
. Speer played 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 . In 12 career games, he had a 4-4 record with a 2.83 ERA. He batted and threw left-handed
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
.
Speer was born in Corning, Missouri
Corning, Missouri
Corning is a village in Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 21 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town.-Geography:Corning is located at ....
and died in Edmonton, Alberta.