Red Causey
Encyclopedia
Cecil Algerton "Red" Causey (August 11, 1893 in Georgetown, Florida
- November 11, 1960 in Avon Park, Florida
) was a right-handed Major League Baseball
pitcher who played from 1918 to 1922.
Prior to playing professionally, he attended Georgetown High School.
. In 32 games with them, he went 18-11. The following season, he went 16-20 for the Portsmouth Truckers
(9-6) and Savannah Colts (7-14). In 1916, Causey went 19-10 in 38 games with the Waco Navigators
, and in 1917 he went 17-13 with a 2.40 ERA in 39 games for the Rochester Red Wings
.
. That year, he went 11-6 with a 2.79 ERA in 29 games (18 starts). He began the 1919 campaign with the Giants, going 9-3 with a 3.69 ERA with them. On August 1, he was traded with Johnny Jones
, Mickey O'Neil
, Joe Oeschger
and $55,000 to the Boston Braves
for Art Nehf
. He went 4-5 with a 4.57 ERA in 10 games for the Braves. Overall, he went 13-8 with a 4.03 ERA in 29 games in 1919.
In an unknown transaction, Causey wound up with the Philadelphia Phillies
for the 1920 season. With them, he went 7-14 with a 4.32 ERA in 35 games. He began 1921 with the Phillies, going 3-3 with a 2.84 ERA with them, but on July 10, he was traded to the Giants for John Monroe
and Jesse Winters
. He went 1-1 with a 2.45 ERA for the Giants. Overall, he went 4-4 with a 2.76 ERA in 1921.
Causey played his final season in 1922, going 4-3 with a 3.18 ERA in 24 games with the Giants. His final game was July 29, 1922. He also spent 11 games with the minor league Indianapolis Indians
in 1922, going 3-7 with a 4.27 ERA with them.
Overall, Causey went 39-35 with a 3.59 ERA in five major league seasons. In five minor league seasons, he went 73-61.
Following his death, he was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery
in Lake Placid, Florida
.
Georgetown, Florida
Georgetown is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Florida, United States, located on the shores of Lake George.-Geography:Georgetown is located at . Its elevation in 23 feet ....
- November 11, 1960 in Avon Park, Florida
Avon Park, Florida
Avon Park is a city in Highlands County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population in 2009 at 8,824. It is the oldest city in Highlands County, and was named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England.-History:...
) was a right-handed 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...
pitcher who played from 1918 to 1922.
Prior to playing professionally, he attended Georgetown High School.
Minor league career
He began his professional career in 1914 with the Savannah ColtsSavannah Colts
The Savannah Colts were a South Atlantic League baseball team based in Savannah, Georgia, USA that played from 1913 to 1915. Mainly under manager Perry Lipe, they won their league's championship in their first two years of existence....
. In 32 games with them, he went 18-11. The following season, he went 16-20 for the Portsmouth Truckers
Portsmouth Truckers
The Portsmouth Truckers were a Virginia League baseball team based in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA that existed on-and-off from 1895 to 1928. They also played in the Piedmont League in 1935, when they were affiliated with the Chicago Cubs....
(9-6) and Savannah Colts (7-14). In 1916, Causey went 19-10 in 38 games with the Waco Navigators
Waco Navigators
The Waco Navigators were a Texas League baseball team based in Waco, Texas, USA that played from 1906 to 1919. They played their home games at Katy Park....
, and in 1917 he went 17-13 with a 2.40 ERA in 39 games for the Rochester Red Wings
Rochester Red Wings
The Rochester Red Wings are a minor league baseball team based in Rochester, New York. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins major-league club. The Red Wings play in Frontier Field, located in downtown Rochester.The Red Wings were an...
.
Major league career
Causey made his big league debut on April 26, 1918 with the New York GiantsSan Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
. That year, he went 11-6 with a 2.79 ERA in 29 games (18 starts). He began the 1919 campaign with the Giants, going 9-3 with a 3.69 ERA with them. On August 1, he was traded with Johnny Jones
Johnny Jones (baseball)
John Paul "Admiral" Jones was a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Giants in 1919 and the Boston Braves in 1920.-Playing career:...
, Mickey O'Neil
Mickey O'Neil (baseball)
George Michael O'Neil , is a former professional baseball player who played catcher from 1919-1927....
, Joe Oeschger
Joe Oeschger
Joseph Carl Oeschger was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played 12 seasons from 1914 to 1925. After starting his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, Oeschger was traded to the New York Giants...
and $55,000 to the Boston Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
for Art Nehf
Art Nehf
Arthur Neukom Nehf was an American baseball pitcher. He played 15 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Boston Braves , New York Giants , Cincinnati Reds , and the Chicago Cubs...
. He went 4-5 with a 4.57 ERA in 10 games for the Braves. Overall, he went 13-8 with a 4.03 ERA in 29 games in 1919.
In an unknown transaction, Causey wound up with the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for the 1920 season. With them, he went 7-14 with a 4.32 ERA in 35 games. He began 1921 with the Phillies, going 3-3 with a 2.84 ERA with them, but on July 10, he was traded to the Giants for John Monroe
John Monroe (baseball)
John Allen Monroe was an infielder in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Phillies in 1921.-References:...
and Jesse Winters
Jesse Winters
Jesse Franklin Winters , nicknamed "Buck" and "T-Bone," was a 6' 1", 165-pound right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies from 1919 to 1923...
. He went 1-1 with a 2.45 ERA for the Giants. Overall, he went 4-4 with a 2.76 ERA in 1921.
Causey played his final season in 1922, going 4-3 with a 3.18 ERA in 24 games with the Giants. His final game was July 29, 1922. He also spent 11 games with the minor league Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
in 1922, going 3-7 with a 4.27 ERA with them.
Overall, Causey went 39-35 with a 3.59 ERA in five major league seasons. In five minor league seasons, he went 73-61.
Following his death, he was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery
Oak Hill Cemetery (Lake Placid, Florida)
Oak Hill Cemetery is a cemetery located in Lake Placid, Florida, USA. It has nearly 3,000 interments. Red Causey is interred here....
in Lake Placid, Florida
Lake Placid, Florida
Lake Placid is a town in Highlands County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the town's population as 1,878 on 1 July 2007...
.