Claud Derrick
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Claud Lester Derrick (Deek)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
- School University of Georgia
- Debut September 8, 1910
- Final Game October 5, 1914
- Born June 11, 1886 in Burton, GA USA
- Died July 15, 1974 in Clayton, GA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Claude Derrick was the first major leaguer to come out of the University of Georgia. He was a backup infielder for the Philadelphia Athletics at the time of the $100,000 infield when they were winning pennants. He also appeared for three other teams in 1913-14 with a peak batting average of .292 in 1913.
Derrick also played for the Orioles. There is a story that the Orioles once offered Babe Ruth in 1914 to the Reds, but the Reds chose Derrick and George Twombly.
While playing for the New York Yankees in 1913, he was spiked by Zack Wheat in an exhibition game on his throwing hand. He is sent down to Sacramento early in the regular season.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won two World Series with the Philadelphia Athletics (1910 & 1911) (he did not play in either World Series).
