Mickey McDermott
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Maurice Joseph McDermott (Maury)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut April 24, 1948
- Final Game August 10, 1961
- Born April 29, 1929 in Poughkeepsie, NY USA
- Died August 7, 2003 in Phoenix, AZ USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Mickey McDermott went 16-6 with a 3.29 ERA for the Scranton Red Sox in 1946 and threw two no-hitters during the course of the season (including one in the playoffs). He reached the majors in 1948 with the Boston Red Sox, appearing in seven games out of the bullpen. The next year, on May 24th, while with the Louisville Colonels, he struck out 20 batters in a game against the St. Paul Saints.
Overall, McDermott played a dozen years in the majors. His best year came with the 1953 Red Sox, when he was 18-10 with a 3.01 ERA.
Although a pitcher, McDermott had a major league batting average of .252. He was used frequently as a pinch-hitter, getting 127 at-bats in that role.
After his playing career ended, McDermott was a California Angels coach in 1968. In 1991, he and his wife won $7 million in the Arizona Lottery. He died of cancer at age 74.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1953)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1953)
- Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1956
