Feldman, Harry

Harry Feldman

In April 1946, Feldman, who had played with the New York Giants from 1941-46, was banned from organized baseball after jumping to the Mexican League. The league, which was outlawed by baseball, raided the majors after World War II due to the sudden player surplus and pay cuts by baseball. Harry was reinstated in 1949, and played on in the minors.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. November 10, 1919 - d. March 16, 1962

Career Highlights:
Signed by the New York Giants after he impressed manager Bill Terry at a tryout camp, Feldman pitched for Blytheville (Arkansas) that year and went 13-1. Two years later, he made his major league debut on September 10 and pitched seven innings against the Pittsburgh Pirate, although he lost the game, 10-7. Eleven days later, Feldman pitched against the Boston Braves and had as his catcher, Harry Danning -- this may have been the first all-Jewish battery team in major league history. He defeated the Braves 4-0 for his first win and shutout -- Jewish players Morrie Arnovich and Sid Gordon had hits for the Giants that day.

Feldman appeared in three games that first year, and then returned to the Giants the following season, primarily as a reliever. He went two consecutive years undefeated in relief appearances: 5-0 in 1942 and 2-0 in 1943. In 1942, Feldman appeared in 31 games (six of them starts) and had a terrific 7-1 record with a 3.16 ERA. He played another three seasons in for the Giants, and in 1945, his 12 wins included three shutouts (sixth most in the league).

Harry began the 1946 season with the Giants before jumping to the Mexican League in late April -- he never returned to the majors. Feldman finished his major league career 35-35, with an ERA of 3.80. He played in the minors until 1951 and then retired. Feldman later opened a phonograph store in Fort Smith (Arkansas), and converted to Christianity.

Career Dates:
Feldman pitched for the New York Giants, 1941-1946.

Position:
Pitcher

Physical description:
6'0", 175 pounds
Right-handed

Career Statistics:
Wins: 35
Losses: 35
Winning pct.: .500

ERA: 3.80

Games: 143
Games Started: 78
Complete Games: 22

Innings Pitched: 666
Hits Allowed: 671
Bases-on-Balls: 300
Strike Outs: 254

Shut-outs: 6

Relief Pitching
Wins: 9
Losses: 4
Saves: 3

Batting
At-bats: 221
Hits: 38
Home Runs: 2
Batting Average: .172

Fielding Statistics
Put-outs: 30
Assists: 105
Errors: 11
Double Plays: 10

Total Chances per Game: 1.0
Fielding avg: .925

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