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John Ralph Fick (May 18, 1921 – June 9, 1958) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The left-hander appeared in four games for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1944 (July 29 – August 11). The 23-year-old rookie was a native of Baltimore, Maryland, the son of John Fick, a roofer, and Elizabeth.[1]
| John Fick | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 8, 1921 Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| Died: June 9, 1958 (aged 37) Somers Point, New Jersey, US | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 29, 1944, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Last appearance | |
| August 11, 1944, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 3.38 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
| Teams | |
Fick is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on July 29, 1944 in a home game against the Chicago Cubs at Shibe Park.[2] All four of his appearances were in relief, and he was credited with one game finished. In 51⁄3 innings he gave up just 3 hits, 3 walks, and 2 earned runs. His record was 0–0 with an earned run average of 3.38.[3]
In 1949, Fick married Anna Hlavac at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Baltimore.[4] He died at the age of 37 in Somers Point, New Jersey.
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