128+1⁄3innings pitched, with a lifetime batting average of .167.
Personal life
Hash also served in the educational field during his baseball career. After his baseball career ended, he served as a teacher or principal for thirty three years.
Death and legacy
Herb Hash died of a stroke on May 20, 2008, in Culpeper, Virginia, with his death announced by Red Sox commentators Jerry Remy and Don Orsillo during play versus the Kansas City Royals. At the time of his death, at the age of 97, Hash had been recognized as the fourth-oldest living former major league ballplayer, and the second oldest former Red Sox player. [1]
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References
- ↑ "Herbert Hash, 97; pitched for Red Sox". Boston Globe. Associated Press. May 21, 2008. Retrieved June 17, 2008.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Retrosheet
- MLB [ permanent dead link ] historical player statistics
- Herb Hash at Baseball Almanac
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| Herb Hash | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born:February 13, 1911 Woolwine, Virginia | |
| Died: May 20, 2008 (aged 97) Culpeper, Virginia | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 19, 1940, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 30, 1941, for the Boston Red Sox |