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George Pechiney
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George Adolphe Pechiney (Pisch)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 184 lb.
- Debut August 4, 1885
- Final Game June 24, 1887
- Born September 20, 1861 in Cincinnati, OH USA
- Died July 14, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
George "Pisch" Pechiney pitched three years in the big leagues. He was great in 1885 but tailed off in 1886-87.
Pechiney in 1885 posted an ERA of 2.02 (the league ERA was 3.24). He went 7-4 on a team that finished a distant second in the league. His teammates included Bid McPhee and Will White.
He is buried in the same cemetery as Miller Huggins, Waite Hoyt and Heinie Groh.
The book Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Highlights indicates that in 1886 Pechiney pitched a complete game, losing 20-2 and giving up all 20 runs.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1886)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1886)
