Herb Washington
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Herbert Lee Washington
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
- School Michigan State University
- Debut April 4, 1974
- Final Game May 4, 1975
- Born November 16, 1951 in Belzoni, MS USA
[edit] Biographical Information
A world class sprinter, Herb Washington was signed by the Oakland Athletics strictly to be a pinch runner. Prior to signing with Oakland, he had no professional baseball experience. He stole 29 bases and scored 29 runs in 1974 but was released in 1975. He never batted in a game. He is in fact the only non-pitcher to have played in over 100 games without recording a single plate appearance.
Washington was also drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the 1972 NFL draft and his cousin George Hoey was a defensive back with the San Diego Chargers.
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Oakland Athletics in 1974
