Lonnie Goldstein
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Leslie Elmer Goldstein is a former first baseman
in Major League Baseball
who played briefly for the Cincinnati Reds
during the and seasons. He batted and threw left-handed
.
A native of Austin, Texas
, Goldstein was one of many major leaguers who saw his baseball career interrupted by a military stint during World War II
. In 1943 he appeared in five games as a backup for first baseman Frank McCormick
. He enrolled in the United States Army
in 1944, serving for two and half years before rejoining the Reds in the 1946 midseason as a reserve player and pinch hitter
.
In a two-season career, Goldstein was a .100 hitter (1-for-10) with a run
scored and a .308 on-base percentage in 11 games.
Goldstein is recognized as one of the oldest living major league ballplayers.
First baseman
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
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...
who played briefly for the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
during the and seasons. 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...
.
A native of Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, Goldstein was one of many major leaguers who saw his baseball career interrupted by a military stint during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. In 1943 he appeared in five games as a backup for first baseman Frank McCormick
Frank McCormick
Frank Andrew McCormick was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds , Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves . McCormick batted and threw right-handed...
. He enrolled in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
in 1944, serving for two and half years before rejoining the Reds in the 1946 midseason as a reserve player and pinch hitter
Pinch hitter
In baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute batter. Batters can be substituted at any time while the ball is dead ; the manager may use any player that has not yet entered the game as a substitute...
.
In a two-season career, Goldstein was a .100 hitter (1-for-10) with a run
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
scored and a .308 on-base percentage in 11 games.
Goldstein is recognized as one of the oldest living major league ballplayers.
See also
- 1943 Cincinnati Reds season1943 Cincinnati Reds seasonThe Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished second in the National League with a record of 87-67, 18 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
- 1946 Cincinnati Reds season1946 Cincinnati Reds seasonThe Cincinnati Reds season was a season in American baseball. The team finished sixth in the National League with a record of 87-67, 30 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals.- Roster :- Starters by position :...
- List of oldest living MLB players