John Graff | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: November 1866 Washington, D.C. | |
Died: Washington, D.C. | April 2, 1932 (aged 65)|
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
MLB debut | |
July 19, 1893, for the Washington Senators | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 21, 1893, for the Washington Senators | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0-1 |
Earned run average | 11.25 |
Strikeouts | 4 |
Teams | |
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John J. Graff (November 1866 - April 2,1932) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Washington Senators in 1893. [1]
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