Tot Pressnell
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Forest Charles Pressnell
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut April 21, 1938
- Final Game August 30, 1942
- Born August 8, 1906 in Findlay, OH USA
- Died January 6, 2001 in Findlay, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Ohio native Tot Pressnell spent thirteen active seasons in professional baseball from 1930 to 1942.
He pitched nine seasons in the minor leagues with five different teams, none lower than class A ball. He built a 111-92 record with a 4.07 ERA while appearing in 315 games. He had six double-digit win seasons.
Pressnell was in the major leagues for five seasons, three (1938-1940) with the Brooklyn Dodgers and two (1941-1942) with the Chicago Cubs. He had a 32-30 record with a 3.80 ERA while appearing in 154 games during his big league time.
Pressnell left pro baseball after the 1942 season at the age of 35.
