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American baseball player (1918-1982) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Melvin Joseph Queen (March 4, 1918 – April 4, 1982) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1942 through 1952, he played for the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates. Born in Maxwell, Pennsylvania, he batted and threw right-handed.
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| Mel Queen | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 4, 1918 Maxwell, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: April 4, 1982 (aged 64) Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 18, 1942, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 1, 1952, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 27–40 |
| Earned run average | 5.09 |
| Strikeouts | 328 |
| Teams | |
In an eight-season career, Queen posted a 27–40 record with 328 strikeouts and a 5.09 ERA in 5562⁄3 innings pitched. His best season was in 1951 when he led the National League pitchers with a 6.58 SO/9 (123 SO in 1681⁄3 IP).
On August 27, 1951, Queen became a notable footnote in baseball history when he was thrown out by two feet at first base by strong-armed Brooklyn Dodger outfielder Carl Furillo after Queen had apparently singled into right field.
His son, Melvin Douglas Queen, was an MLB outfielder-turned-pitcher who played with the Reds and Angels and also coached and managed for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Queen died in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the age of 64.
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