Rich Hand
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-1, 195lb (185cm, 88kg)
Born:
July 10, 1948
in Bellevue, WA
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Draft: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 38th round of the 1966 MLB June Amateur Draft from Lincoln HS (Seattle, WA), the New York Mets in the 5th round of the 1968 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA) and the Cleveland Indians in the 1st round (1st) of the 1969 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA).
High School: Lincoln HS (Seattle, WA)
School: University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA)
Debut:
April 9, 1970
(Age 21-273d,
10,571st in MLB history)
vs. BAL 3.1 IP, 5 H, 3 SO, 2 BB, 6 ER, L
Last Game:
September 26, 1973
(Age 25-078d)
vs. TEX 7.0 IP, 8 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 4 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1970 season
Full Name: Richard Allen Hand
Player Value--Pitching