Don Bessent
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-0, 175lb (183cm, 79kg)
Born:
March 13, 1931
in Jacksonville, FL
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Died:
July 7, 1990
in Jacksonville, FL
Buried:
Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, FL
High School: Jacksonville HS (Jacksonville, FL)
Debut:
July 17, 1955
(Age 24-126d,
11,273rd in major league history)
vs. CIN 8.0 IP, 9 H, 2 SO, 2 BB, 5 ER, W
Last Game:
September 27, 1958
(Age 27-198d)
vs. CHC 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1955 season
Full Name: Fred Donald Bessent
Nicknames:
The Weasel
Pronunciation: \BESS-ent\
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1958 Fielding Game Log (as P)