Harry Dorish
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Harry Dorish (Fritz)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 206 lb.
- Debut April 15, 1947
- Final Game September 28, 1956
- Born July 13, 1921 in Swoyersville, PA USA
- Died December 31, 2000 in Wilkes-Barre, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Harry Dorish was a relief pitcher and spot starter who pitched for 10 seasons in the majors with a winning percentage of .511 and 44 saves. When he was with the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox, the teams were consistently above average.
He was the last American League pitcher to steal home, on June 2, 1950. He was considered one of the first true relief pitchers, leading the AL with 11 saves in 1952.
Dorish served in the Army in World War II, and played in the minors with the Louisville Colonels and with teams in the Red Sox organization.
After his playing career ended, Dorish was a Boston Red Sox scout from June 1959 to 1962 and Red Sox coach in 1963. He scouted for the Houston Astros (1964-1966), manged the Jamestown Braves in 1967, and was a member of the Atlanta Braves coaching staff from 1968 to 1971.
