Charles Oliver Hough

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 190 lb.

Born: January 5, 1948 in Honolulu, HI
High School: Hialeah HS (Hialeah, FL)
Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 8th round of the 1966 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: August 12, 1970 (Age 22)   vs. PIT 0.1 IP, 0 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER, Sv
Teams (by GP): Dodgers/Rangers/WhiteSox/Marlins 1970-1994

Final Game: July 26, 1994 (Age 46)   vs. PHI 0.1 IP, 4 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 5 ER
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