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John Thornton (baseball)
John James Thornton (May 22, 1869 – April 26, 1935) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals (1889) and Philadelphia Phillies (1891–1892). He also played outfield for the St. Louis Browns (1892). He continued to play in the minor leagues through 1899. He managed in the minors in 1906.
| John Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 22, 1869 Washington, D.C. | |
| Died: April 26, 1935 (aged 65) Washington, D.C. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 14, 1889, for the Washington Nationals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 15, 1892, for the St. Louis Browns | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 15–19 |
| Earned run average | 4.10 |
| Strikeouts | 57 |
| Teams | |
External links edit
- Baseball Reference