Bill Posedel
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
5-11, 175lb (180cm, 79kg)
Born:
August 2, 1906
in San Francisco, CA
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Died:
November 28, 1989
in Livermore, CA
Buried:
Cremated
High School: St. Vincent's HS (Vallejo, CA)
Debut:
April 23, 1938
(Age 31-264d,
8,465th in major league history)
vs. NYG 5.1 IP, 3 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER, L
Last Game:
September 13, 1946
(Age 40-042d)
vs. PIT 4.0 IP, 3 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1938 season
Full Name: William John Posedel
Nicknames:
Sailor Bill or Barnacle Bill
Pronunciation: \poze-DELL\
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1941 Fielding Game Log (as P)